Virtual lntervention Specialist

• About the Team Gateway Online Academy of Ohio provides a 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 About the Opportunity 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 Ohio Intervention Specialist 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, 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 for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.