Intervention Specialist, Education ​/ Teaching

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Northwest School of the Arts in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking individuals who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Northwest School of the Arts has served the Edgewater community since 2004, offering EK-8th grade education with emphasis on Arts education and project-based learning.

The school is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students since 2014.

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

• Current state license
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience working in a full inclusion 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

“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 proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools reflect the values of the communities we serve and offer brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid models with innovations such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming. We have been recognized for providing education options to students in under-resourced communities.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $43,000.00-$55,000.00. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• 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

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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 on protected characteristics, including race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical or mental disability, age, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, except where a legitimate occupational qualification exists.