Description
ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at West Park Bilingual Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program.
Responsibilities include:
- Working cooperatively with classroom teachers to interpret students' abilities and disabilities
- Conducting diagnostic assessments for instruction and functional behavior assessments
- Writing and implementing behavior improvement plans
- Facilitating IEP Meetings and writing IEP goals and objectives
- Relentlessly working to meet goals related to student achievement and culture
- Utilizing research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction
- Integrating culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions
- Serving as an advisor for a designated set of students
- Communicating regularly with families regarding student growth
Requirements:
- 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
- High quality written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
- Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred