Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at Broadway Academy at Mount Pleasant in Cleveland, Ohio. The specialist will support the educational and behavioural goals of all students, with a focus on those with an Individualised Education Programme.

The Intervention Specialist will:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to interpret student abilities and disabilities, and assist with classroom intervention strategies
• Modify general education curricula as necessary, and help students with regular class assignments
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction and functional behaviour assessments
• Develop and implement behaviour improvement plans
• Facilitate IEP meetings and write IEP goals and objectives
• Work relentlessly to achieve student and cultural goals, as well as state-specific achievement targets
• Use research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions
• Serve as an advisor for a designated group of students
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress
• Participate in non-instructional activities, such as social events and field trips

Requirements include:

• Current state licence
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience working in a full-room inclusion or co-teaching model
• Comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Pass federal and state criminal background checks

Benefits include:

• Salary range: $44,500 - $55,000
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Discounted childcare
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance