InterventionSpecialist

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Portage Leadership Academy in Akron, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking individuals who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Be part of the difference at Portage Leadership Academy! Opening in Ravenna for the 2026-2027 school year, we serve students in grades K–5 with a unique leadership-first philosophy. While maintaining high academic standards, we focus on the whole child by weaving integrity and critical thinking into every lesson. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where students from throughout Portage County develop the confidence to lead others and achieve their full potential. Portage Leadership Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity: The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program. Responsibilities of the Intervention Specialist include to- 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