Intervention Specialist South Columbus Preparatory Academy - German Village
Blracademy, Columbus, OH, United States
About the Team
ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at South Columbus Preparatory Academy – German Village located in Columbus, Ohio. The Intervention Specialist plans for and supports the educational, behavioral, and social needs of the entire school community with a focus on students eligible for special education and related services.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is the top performing school in the neighborhood, serving students from EK‑8th grade. The public charter school is located on a renovated, historic campus and provides a well‑rounded, college‑prep program emphasizing hands‑on learning and character education. South Columbus Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students across the United States since 2014.
About the Opportunity Responsibilities of an Intervention Specialist include working cooperatively with classroom teachers, screening students, implementing intervention strategies, and supporting academic and behavioral goals. Specific duties are:
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting students’ abilities and disabilities, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum 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 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 The salary range for this position is $43,500‑55,000. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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 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.
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South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is the top performing school in the neighborhood, serving students from EK‑8th grade. The public charter school is located on a renovated, historic campus and provides a well‑rounded, college‑prep program emphasizing hands‑on learning and character education. South Columbus Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students across the United States since 2014.
About the Opportunity Responsibilities of an Intervention Specialist include working cooperatively with classroom teachers, screening students, implementing intervention strategies, and supporting academic and behavioral goals. Specific duties are:
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting students’ abilities and disabilities, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum 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 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 The salary range for this position is $43,500‑55,000. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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 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.
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