Virtual Intervention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are You the Kind of Teacher Who…?  

…believes great teaching can change a student's entire trajectory? 

…wants to make a meaningful difference for students, families, and schools every day? 

…thrives on collaboration, growth, and finding creative solutions when challenges arise? 
…wants to be part of a team that truly supports you—not just another person on the staff list? 

If you answered yes, we'd love to meet you.  

Accel Schools is seeking highly qualified virtual Intervention Specialists who believe every student deserves high-quality instruction and are committed to creating impactful learning experiences for every learner. 

We are looking for mission-driven, service-oriented problem solvers who take on challenges head on, and believe a growth mindset isn't just something we teach students—it's something we live as educators. 

Our goal is bigger than simply filling a position. We're building a community of well-rounded educators who support one another, help schools thrive, and serve students and families exceptionally well. Come grow with us. 

Please note – this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually.  

Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohio  

  A bout the Opportunity  

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

• 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 

• 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 case manager for a designated set of students 

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of the students 

• Willingness to take on cross-team assignments and projects 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

  About You  

• Current Ohio Intervention Specialist License (preferred) 

• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards 

• 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 and Google products 

• 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. 

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. 

We offer the following 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