ACCEL Schools Hiring for Virtual Intervention Specialist – 2022/2023 School Year Job at Independence, OH Full Time

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Virtual Intervention Specialists in Ohio who are dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2022-2023 school year! We are seeking teachers 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.

***Ohio residence is required for this position.***

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the implementation of the IEP for each student served
• Maintain all student records and files according to the Models Policies and Procedures and will follow up on all requests for IEP and MFE dates
• Use computers and other technology provided to assist students
• Write lessons plans to accommodate IEP curriculum
• Teach all subjects following the OHDELA course of study or as assigned
• Prepare and administer all standardized tests as directed
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters
• Work with the teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testing results
• Keep accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records
• Maintain the classroom environment and discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning
• Work in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities
• Act in accordance to the directives and assignments given by the Administrator
• Agree to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all OHDELA manuals pertinent to the position
• Write IEPs in a timely manner
• Provide information to school staff regarding needs
• Collaborate with teachers, psychologists, parents and Administrator
• Participate in the Rtl
• Research and locate prior school IEP
• Work with related services to keep evaluations current, updated every three years
• Plan and deliver services for students with special needs
• Provide resources for classroom teachers for areas of disability
• Continuously maintain current training and updates pertaining to policies
• Be aware of students status for state and district testing and provide proper accommodation
• Schedule IEP meetings as needed
• Collaborate with professionals outside of school to continuously remain updated on student’s progress
• Provide EMIS forms to the data entry personal for all students with disability
• School activities — the intervention Specialist is required to attend and/ or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate in professional learning communities, study and help resolve school problems, and participate in the preparation of courses of study – these activities demonstrate valuable support for OHDELA
• Perform student home visits as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ohio residency REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• Current certification/licensure in appropriate area
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• strong content knowledge in one or more content areas
• Exhibit genuine care for children and a passion for teaching
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
• Exhibit flexibility with regard to decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties
• Has strong sense of integrity
• Has a “team player” attitude
• Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting
• Understand the community and student demographics
• Understand or is willing to learn the RtI process;
• Understand state proficiency testing as well as state teaching standards;
• Satisfactory completion of state required criminal history check and health tests;
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks; and
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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