Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Intervention Specialists at Cornerstone Academy in Westerville, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We aim to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Cornerstone Academy offers a full K-12 program with emphasis on art, music and STEM, and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students since 2014.

About the Opportunity: The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricula as necessary, and assisting the student 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

• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience in a full inclusion or co-teaching model (Resource Room)
• Comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment with frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)
• Experience in a multi-cultural setting preferred

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and address educational inequities. Our schools offer brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid options and specialize in closing educational gaps with innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on protected characteristics. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity for all applicants.