About the job
About the Team
ACCEL Schools is searching for a dedicated and skilled Intervention Specialist to join the team at East Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. Our focus is on providing an exceptional educational experience for all students, with an emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual eager to cultivate a rigorous yet supportive classroom atmosphere that prioritizes student learning.
Join us at East Academy, where we have been serving EK-8 grade students in the South Collinwood community since 2013. Our public charter school offers a range of specialty subjects, extracurricular activities, and sports. With an experienced administration and compassionate teachers, we have established a positive school culture. East Academy collaborates with community partners such as the Cleveland Food Bank and the Cleveland Cavaliers. As part of ACCEL Schools, we are part of a respected network of public charter schools that has been dedicated to K-12 education across the United States since 2014.
About the Opportunity:
The Intervention Specialist will play a vital role in supporting the educational and behavioral objectives of all students, particularly those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to understand the abilities and challenges of students, implement intervention strategies, adapt general education curricula as necessary, and assist students with regular class assignments.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments to tailor instruction effectively.
- Carry out functional behavior assessments to inform intervention strategies.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and monitor student progress.
- Provide guidance, support, and resources to students in achieving their academic and behavioral goals.
- Engage with parents and families to communicate student progress and involve them in the educational process.

