Virtual Intervention Specialist New Gateway Online Academy of Ohio

ACCEL Schools LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance (short-term)

Disability insurance (long-term)

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Intervention Specialist for Gateway Online Academy of Ohio, a tuition-free online high school for grades 9–12. The role focuses on special education within an online setting, with self-paced instruction and collaborative support for IEP goals and student achievement.

Though online, travel for state testing and events is required several times per year. The candidate should have knowledge of state standards, experience with inclusion models, and strong communication,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Experience in full inclusion / Co-Teaching in a Resource Room.
• Growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to pass FBI/BCI background checks.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies and modifying general education curricula as necessary.
• 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 targets.
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Incorporate 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 planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

State Standards

Co-Teaching / Inclusion

Growth-focused coaching

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Word & Outlook

Organization & time management

Independent worker / team player

Background checks (FBI/BCI)

Multicultural experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gateway Online Academy of Ohio providesa tuition-free, online high school experience for students in grades 9–12. As a Dropout Prevention and Recovery school, Gateway offers a flexible, self-paced environment designed to help students overcome obstacles and earn their high school diploma on their own terms.

We are seeking Intervention Specialists who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.

The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program.

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohio

Aboutthe Opportunity

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assistingin classroom intervention strategies, modifyinggeneral educationcurricularas 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 andobjectives
• 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 familiesregardingthe 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 levelof 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
• Highproficiencyin 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 widelydifferto reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid 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 forprovidingexceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below isaccurateas of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right tomodifythis information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
The annual starting salary for this position is between $48,000 – $52,000 annually. 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

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.