Intervention Specialist

accelschools; Moores Corners (OH); On-site; USD 51,500 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Childcare discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Accel Schools in Columbus, Ohio seeks a qualified Bilingual Intervention Specialist at Columbus Bilingual Academy North to support students with IEPs and foster an inclusive educational environment focused on student growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, diagnostic and behavioral assessments, IEP planning, family communication, and culturally responsive instruction to accelerate learning and social-emotional development.

Qualifications

• Current state license is required.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Experience in full-room inclusion or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room.
• Growth-focused coaching with frequent observations and progress monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organization and time management; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to interpret student abilities and disabilities and modify curriculum as needed.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and write behavior improvement plans.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and develop IEP goals.
• Meet goals related to student achievement and school culture.
• Use research-based practices in planning and instruction.
• Incorporate culturally responsive teaching and engage families.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Coaching

English proficiency

Education

State teaching license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Bilingual Intervention Specialist at Columbus Bilingual Academy North in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The position is part of a team focused on creating a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

About the Opportunity

The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, especially those with an Individualized Education Program.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum as necessary, and advising 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 planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• 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 multi-cultural setting preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation: $51,500-55,000 with potential adjustments based on geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement contributions
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
  • Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
  • Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and its strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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