Intervention Specialist - SOAR/APS Online/Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) 2026-2027

About the Role

The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Intervention Specialist-Mild to Moderate, serving SOAR/APS Online/JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER (JDC). This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Licensure, Mild/Moderate (required)
• A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi-cultural setting
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative relationship with other teachers in the development of curriculum plans and materials
• Interest in the creative process and appreciation for the products of this process
• Flexibility in scheduling and working with students and staff
• Willingness to participate in staff and curriculum development, with and without released time
• Seeking creative initiative in ways to help students attain their maximum potential
• Willingness to work in collaboration with other school personnel
• Evidence of successful teaching

Position Description

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively provide instruction and student support in a fully virtual learning environment, maintaining consistent virtual communication, monitoring student engagement and academic progress, providing timely intervention. Must be able to establish strong relationships with students and families without relying on face-to-face interaction.

Responsibilities

• Helps students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Assists in the development of the IEP, including the development of specific instructional objectives and unique services to meet the needs of students
• Makes modifications and accommodations of the classroom environment for the student with a disability in the regular or special education classroom
• Monitors student's progress in accordance with the IEP
• Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Salary: $48,967.10
• Time Schedule: 380 (190 Days)
• Collective Bargaining Unit: AEA

Application & Contact

Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of teaching license in addition to completing the online application.

For further information, please contact Cheryl Paradise, Principal, APS Online, 330-761-2820.

Posting Opens: September 2, 2026 | Posting Closes: September 12, 2026