Intervention Specialist

3M HEALTHCARE; United States; On-site; USD 42,500 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Intervention Specialist at North Columbus Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio to support students with IEPs and behavior goals within a K‑8 setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, diagnostic assessments, IEP development, and family communication in a public charter network.

The position offers a salary range of $42,500–$55,000 with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within ACCEL Schools’ network of 4,000+ educators and a

Qualifications

• Current state license is required.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Experience in a full room inclusion or co‑teaching model.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to interpret student abilities and plan interventions.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and write IEP goals.
• Monitor progress toward student achievement and culture goals.
• Communicate with families about academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Plan and participate in non‑instructional activities and events.

Skills

State license

Standards knowledge

Inclusion/Co-Teaching

Growth coaching

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Independent worker

Background checks

Multicultural experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at North Columbus Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers 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 North Columbus Preparatory Academy! Founded in 2019, North Columbus Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving Linden and surrounding neighborhoods. The school provides K‑8th grade students with a college prep program focused on hands‑on, project‑based learning, and character education. The school’s nurturing teachers, wide variety of specialty classes, and focus on social‑emotional wellbeing create a positive school culture. North Columbus 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

• 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 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.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $42,500-55,000. 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.

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