Virtual Intervention Specialist
About the Team
Jefferson Classical Academy of Ohio offers a tuition-free, classical education for students in grades K–8, with plans to expand through grade 12. Our curriculum focuses on the pursuit of truth and character, providing a rigorous logic and grammar-based foundation that prepares students for a lifetime of learning. We are part of ACCEL Schools, a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students across urban, suburban, and rural communities. ACCEL Schools advocates for school choice and addresses educational inequities through innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.
About the Role
We are seeking Intervention Specialists who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. This is an online school position where all instruction occurs virtually, though travel and in-person attendance will be required several times per year for state testing and student events. The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, with a focus on those with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricula as necessary, and assisting students with regular class assignments.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction and 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, culture, and 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 an 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.
Requirements
- Current Ohio Intervention Specialist License.
- Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
- Experience working in a full-room inclusion 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).
- Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.
Benefits
- Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- 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.
- Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
- Career benefits – keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.
Pay
The annual starting salary for this position is between $48,000 – $52,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.