Dean of Students Western Toledo Preparatory Academy

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Behavior Intervention Specialist at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy in Toledo, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist who is excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

The Behavior Intervention Specialist provides support to at‑risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for creating classroom and/or school‑based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.

Be part of the difference at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy! Founded in 2021, Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is an award‑winning public charter school for EK‑8th grade students that combines competitive sport training with accredited academics. The school serves the Holland‑South Toledo area and is the top performing school in the neighborhood. The school day is packed full of academic, athletic, and life skills learning.

Students focus on core academic subjects in the mornings, dedicating their afternoons to fitness and special interests like competitive sports and extracurriculars. Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function‑based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationship with students requiring intervention
• Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
• Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school‑wide daily attendance.
• Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures
• Participates in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with “at‑risk” or “behaviorally challenged” children a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi‑cultural setting.
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks

We offer the following benefits:

The salary range for this position is $40,000‑45,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• 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 advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education…