Intervention Specialist South Columbus Preparatory Academy - German Village

South Columbus Preparatory Academy – German Village

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at South Columbus Preparatory Academy – German Village in Columbus, Ohio.

The Intervention Specialist plans for and supports the educational, behavioral, and social needs of the entire school community with a focus on students eligible for special education and related services.

Be part of the difference at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village! Founded in 2017, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is the top performing school in the neighborhood, serving students from EK‑8th grade. The public charter school is located on a renovated, historic campus and provides a well‑rounded, college prep program emphasizing hands‑on learning and character education. South Columbus Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

Responsibilities include:

collaborating with classroom teachers, interpreting student abilities and disabilities, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricula as necessary, and supporting students with regular class assignments.

• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction
• Conduct functional behavior assessments
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans
• Facilitate IEP meetings and develop IEP goals and objectives
• Achieve all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state 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 an 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 working in a full‑room inclusion model or co‑teaching in a resource room model
• 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
• Pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)
• Experience working in a multicultural setting preferred

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $43,500‑55,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, 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)
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

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

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