Intervention Specialist

STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 44,500 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights seeks a dedicated Intervention Specialist to provide educational and behavioral support for students, focusing on those with Individualized Education Programs. You will collaborate with classroom teachers to modify curricular, assess students' needs, and implement effective intervention strategies.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of educational standards and excellent communication skills. The role comes with a salary range of $44,500 to $55,000, depending on qualifications. Additionally, the academy offers competitive benefits including paid time off, retirement contributions, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a growth-focused coaching environment with frequent observations.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to assist students.
• Conduct diagnostic and functional behavior assessments.
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans.

Skills

Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards

Experience working in a full room inclusion type model

High proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Excellent organization and time management skills

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights in Warrensville Heights, 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.

STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights is an award‑winning public charter school serving EK‑8th grade students throughout the Heights communities. Founded in 2015, STEAM Academy has a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math focus. The school is the top academic performing school in the neighborhood with a positive school culture and active campus life. STEAM 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

Salary range: $44,500.00 – $55,000.00. 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

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.