About the Team  

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio is a K–10 tuition-free online public school fully accredited by the Ohio Department of Education. We offer a tailored educational experience that fits the specific needs of each learner, combining a robust curriculum with the support of dedicated teachers to help students excel in a safe, virtual setting.

We are seeking Intervention Specialists who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. 

The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program.  

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.  

Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohio  

About the Opportunity  

• 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  

 About You  

• Current Ohio Intervention Specialist 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)  
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred  

About Us  

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder  

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.  

We offer the following benefits:  

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 
  
The annual starting salary for this position is between $48,000 – $52,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 

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 strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.  

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