Intervention Specialist

Cornerstone Academy; Pine Castle (FL); On-site; USD 51,500 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Voluntary life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Cornerstone Academy is seeking a qualified Intervention Specialist dedicated to fostering an engaging classroom environment focused on learning and social-emotional development. The role involves supporting students, especially those with Individualized Education Programs, through tailored educational approaches.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, familiarity with state standards, and the ability to implement inclusive strategies. Benefit offerings include competitive salary, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities within ACCEL Schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model.
• Comfortable in a growth-focused coaching environment.
• Ability to communicate regularly with families regarding student growth.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and behavioral goals of students.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction.
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans.
• Facilitate IEP Meetings and write IEP goals.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers.

Skills

Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards

High quality written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Ability to work independently and contribute to a team

Education

Experience working in a full room inclusion type model

Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Intervention Specialists at Cornerstone Academy - High School in Westerville, 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 Cornerstone Academy! The award-winning, top-performing charter school serves Northeast Columbus communities with a well-rounded, college-prep education. Offering a full K-12th grade educational experience, Cornerstone’s program emphasizes art, music and STEM. Known for its nurturing teachers and staff, the school has a wide range of specialty classes, clubs, sports and activities. Cornerstone 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

• 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

• 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

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $51,500-55,000. 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

• 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

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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