Intervention Specialist ( School Year)

Company: ACCEL Schools
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield 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 student eligible for special education and related services.Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) across the United States. We manage a network of over 50 charter schools within Ohio and surrounding states. South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield-Home of the Patriots-is located on a renovated, historic campus in the South Columbus area. A member of the acclaimed ACCEL Schools network of tuition-free, public charter schools, South Columbus Preparatory Academy is highly rated by the Ohio Department of Education. Staffed with exceptional teachers and administrators, the school provides a safe, secure, and positive learning environment featuring a MAC Computer Lab, Library, and Gym. Students benefit from a well-rounded education including art and music instruction, extracurricular activities, and school experiences such as Fall Festival, Holiday Dinners, Talent Show, and Academic Pep Rallies. Accredited by Cognia , South Columbus Preparatory Academy participates in ongoing, third-party review, continually evaluating how best to meet the needs of all students.Responsibilities:Assists children with special education and related service needs in classrooms and other settings based on the continuum of servicesActs as a resource for training and implementation of intervention strategiesConduct functional behavior assessments and diagnostic assessments for instructionWrite and implement behavior improvement plansFacilitate IEP meetings and informs staff of their responsibilities for each IEPWork cooperatively with classroom teachers to assist them with delivery of any accommodations and modificationsDevelop IEP goals and objectivesProgress monitor and report all IEP goals and objectiveDevelop and implements Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)Ensure all Special Education timelines and documents comply with Operating Standards and IDEADifferentiate instruction to meet the needs of all studentsMaintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and developmentUtilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instructionCommunicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child as well as their IEP progressUtilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the studentsImplement school-wide culture expectations and normsCollaborate and communicate effectively with colleaguesPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications:Active and current state Intervention Specialist licenseBachelor's degree in special educationHigh level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoringExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to properly manage confidential informationAble to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checksExperience working within an urban environmentBenefits:Salary based on previous experience and educationBenefit packages including medical, dental and vision - effective the first of the month following date of hireHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optionsEligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contributionCompany paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insuranceAdditional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance optionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance ProgramPaid time off (PTO) and paid holidaysBonuses and stipend opportunitiesAnnual compensation adjustmentsEmployee development and leadership opportunitiesEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt 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, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

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