Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Intervention Specialist to support students’ academics and behavioral goals within an inclusive learning environment.

You will collaborate with teachers to implement IEPs, conduct assessments, and lead meetings, driving student achievement and social-emotional growth.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary in the $47,500–$55,000 range with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license or Ohio Unlimited Substitute License, or a Bachelor's degree in Education with eligibility to pursue licensure.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Experience with full room inclusion or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to pass FBI/BCI background checks.
• Experience in a multicultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to interpret abilities and disabilities; modify curricula and assist with regular class assignments.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and write IEP goals/objectives.
• Meet goals related to student achievement and culture; monitor progress.
• Use research-based practices in planning and instruction.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching into daily lessons.
• Serve as advisor for a designated group of students.
• Communicate regularly with families about student growth.
• Plan and participate in non-instructional activities (social events, field trips).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Ohio Intervention Specialist license / Unlimited Substitute License or Bachelor's in Education

State Standards & Common Core Knowledge

Co-Teaching / Inclusion Experience

Written & Verbal Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency (Word, Outlook)

Organization & Time Management

Independence & Team Contribution

FBI/BCI Background Checks

Multicultural Experience (Preferred)

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy in Cincinnati, 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.

Be part of the difference at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy! Founded in 2018, Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving Cincinnati families with a continuous EK-12th grade education. Offering a college prep education with an emphasis on social-emotional development, the school features small class sizes, expansive student and family support services, and a wide range of extracurricular and sports opportunities. Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

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

Responsibilities of the Intervention Specialist include to-

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular 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

About You

Qualified candidates will possess a valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license, an Ohio Unlimited Substitute License, or a bachelor's degree in Education with eligibility to pursue Ohio Intervention Specialist licensure.

• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience working in a full room inclusion type 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

About Us

“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 are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $47,500-55,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may 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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.