Intervention Specialist

Northwest School of the Arts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance options

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Northwest School of the Arts in Washington, DC is looking for qualified Intervention Specialists dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of all students. Candidates must be able to create a supportive classroom environment focused on student learning and development.

The role includes working closely with teachers, conducting assessments, and implementing behavior plans. Benefits include paid time off, retirement contributions, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a full-room inclusion type model or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers and assist in classroom intervention strategies.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and write behavior improvement plans.
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's growth.

Skills

Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards

High quality written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Job description

About the Opportunity

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Northwest School of the Arts in Cleveland, 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.

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

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $43,000.00–55,000.00. 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 – time & peace of mind

• 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 – keep growing

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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