Intervention Specialist Sagewood Preparatory Academy

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at Sagewood Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The role focuses on creating a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at Sagewood Preparatory Academy. Serving the Central Point, Franklinton and Hilltop neighborhoods of Columbus, Sagewood Prep is a public charter school for K-8 students. The school emphasizes a college prep education with hands-on learning and visual arts.

The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program.

• 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 working in a full room inclusion model or co-teaching in a resource room model
• Comfort in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
• Excellent 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 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 advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the diverse urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve, with brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid models focused on closing educational gaps.

ACCEL Schools abides by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected statuses, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. This policy applies to all hiring and employment practices.