Intervention Specialist ( School Year)

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

Job Description:

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at Cleveland Preparatory Academy located in Cleveland, 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. At Cleveland Preparatory Academy, located on a beautiful historic campus in the heart of Old Brooklyn, Cleveland Preparatory Academy is a small elementary and middle school with a large family feel. Led by an experienced leadership team, highly qualified teachers are committed to each child's academic success and social/emotional growth. A part of the ACCEL Schools network of highly acclaimed charter schools, Cleveland Preparatory Academy offers an accredited college-prep curriculum with weekly mentoring programs, on-site tutoring, afterschool programs, and extracurricular activities. Students enjoy enriching field trips to the Science Center, Playhouse Square, Zoo, & Westside Market, as well as memorable school traditions such as Spirit Week, the annual Turkey Giveaway, and 8th Grade Homecoming. Accredited by Cognia , the school 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 of Ohio 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 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 opportunitiesACCEL Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer - it is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

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