Intervention Specialist at ACCEL Schools in East Academy

Summary: ACCEL Schools is a network of public charter schools dedicated to providing quality education and addressing educational inequities. The Intervention Specialist at East Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, particularly those with Individualized Education Programs, through various instructional and assessment strategies. Responsibilities: - Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting the student with regular class assignments - Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction - Conduct functional behavior assessments - Write and implement behavior improvement plans - Facilitate IEP Meetings and write IEP goals and objectives - Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific achievement goals - Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction - Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues - Serve as advisor for a designated set of students - Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child - Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - 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 based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring - High quality written and verbal communication skills - High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook - Excellent organization and time management skills - Ability to work independently and contribute to a team - Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in a multi-cultural setting Required Skills: State Teaching License, State Standards, Common Core Standards, Inclusion Model Teaching, Co-Teaching, Diagnostic Assessment, Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Improvement Plan Writing, IEP Meeting Facilitation, IEP Goal Writing, Research-Based Instructional Practices, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Microsoft Office Benefits: Paid time off, Retirement contributions, Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child), Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary short-term disability insurance, Voluntary long-term disability insurance, Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals