Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Lorain Bilingual Academy in Lorain, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are looking for individuals who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Lorain Bilingual Academy, founded in 2018, is an award‑winning public charter school located on a safe, historic campus. The academy serves EK‑8th grade students and provides daily Spanish instruction and cultural enrichment activities throughout the school year. Teachers and staff support a school culture that emphasizes social‑emotional development. Lorain Bilingual Academy is part of the ACCEL Schools network, serving K‑12 students across the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, with a focus on those with an Individualized Education Program. Responsibilities Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum as necessary, and assisting students 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. Strive 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 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. Qualifications 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 multicultural setting preferred. Benefits Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000. Factors that may influence starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional basic life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Voluntary short‑term disability insurance Voluntary long‑term disability insurance Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of over 4,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr