Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic life insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, sp

Job summary

ACCEL Schools' Portage Leadership Academy in Akron, Ohio is seeking an Intervention Specialist to support students with IEPs and behavioral goals, using diagnostic assessments and collaborative planning with teachers to promote academic and social-emotional growth.

The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, regular communication with families, and participation in IEP meetings, with a focus on an inclusive, growth-minded environment.

Qualifications

• Current state license and knowledge of State Standards/Common Core Standards.
• Experience in inclusions or co-teaching models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to participate in IEP meetings and write goals.
• Comfort with growth-focused coaching and frequent observations.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting abilities and disabilities and assisting in intervention strategies.
• 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 goals related to student achievement and culture and state goals.
• Use research-based practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching into daily lessons and interactions.
• Serve as advisor for a designated group of students.
• Communicate regularly with families about academic and social-emotional growth.
• Plan and implement non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Parent communication

Microsoft Office

Organization

Independent work

Education

State teaching license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Portage Leadership Academy in Akron, 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.

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Portage Leadership Academy in Akron, 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 Portage Leadership Academy! Opening in Ravenna for the 2026-2027 school year, we serve students in grades K–5 with a unique leadership-first philosophy. While maintaining high academic standards, we focus on the whole child by weaving integrity and critical thinking into every lesson. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where students from throughout Portage County develop the confidence to lead others and achieve their full potential. Portage Leadership 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

• Current state license


• 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $44,500 - 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)


• 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 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.