The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, focusing on those with Individualized Education Programs. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, writing IEP goals, and collaborating with teachers to modify curricula as necessary.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current state license and have knowledge of state and common core standards. Experience in a multicultural setting and a high level of comfort in a coaching environment are preferred.
Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationDiagnostic AssessmentsOrganization SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyFunctional Behavior AssessmentsBehavior Improvement PlansCulturally Responsive TeachingCo-TeachingTime Management SkillsIEP FacilitationKnowledge of State StandardsResearch-Based PracticesCurrent State LicenseExperience in Inclusion ModelGrowth-Focused Coaching
Job description
About the Team
ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy 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.
Be part of the difference at Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy (CASSA)!
Serving the Buckeye-Shaker community and surrounding neighborhoods, Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences is a public charter school offering a hands-on college prep curriculum that emphasizes the arts and humanities.
CASSA provides small group learning, educational technology, and a wide range of specialty classes.
The close-knit K-8 school features a positive school culture with many campus events and activities.
Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences 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
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Retirement Contributions
Discounted Childcare
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities
Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
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.
We offer the following benefits
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $43,500.00 - 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 – time & peace of mind
Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
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.
Market context
Ohio intervention specialist roles stay in steady demand
In Ohio, Intervention Specialist roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for licensed special education support in schools. These positions are competitive because districts often look for candidates with a current ODE Intervention Specialist license, a bachelor’s degree, and preferred experience with students with disabilities, ETRs, and IATs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to relevant special education experience.
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