Intervention Specialist South Columbus Preparatory Academy - Southfield

South Columbus Preparatory Academy – Southfield

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Intervention Specialist located at South Columbus Preparatory Academy – Southfield, Columbus, Ohio. The 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.

South Columbus Preparatory Academy offers a positive learning environment for EK‑8th grade students in Southfield and surrounding areas. The public charter school is staffed with exceptional teachers and administrators and has a record of strong academic performance. The renovated campus includes a dedicated MAC computer lab, library, gym, and open play fields. The academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network serving K‑12 students across the United States since 2014.

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum as necessary, and helping 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.
• Work relentlessly 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 working in a full‑room 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 multicultural 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 over 80 high‑performing public charter schools serving PK‑12 students. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the unique values of the urban, suburban and rural communities we serve. We specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career‑technical education, sports training and bilingual programming.

We have been recognized by legislators, authorize rs and researchers for providing exceptional education options to historically under‑resourced communities.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $44,000‑$55,000. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range 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)
• 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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