[Hiring] Virtual Intervention Specialist @ACCEL Schools

Role Description

We are seeking Intervention Specialists who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program.

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face-to-face attendance will be required several times per year to support in-person state testing and student events.

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students.
• Assist in classroom intervention strategies and modify general education curricular as necessary.
• Assist students with regular class assignments.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans.
• Facilitate IEP Meetings and write IEP goals and objectives.
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state-specific achievement goals.
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Serve as advisor for a designated set of students.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Intervention Specialist License.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Experience working in a full room inclusion type model or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model.
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Benefits

• The annual starting salary for this position is between $48,000 – $52,000 annually.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.