Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Columbus Bilingual West in Columbus, 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 student abilities and disabilities
• Assisting in classroom intervention strategies and modifying general education curriculum as necessary
• Conducting diagnostic assessments 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