About the Team
ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at Academy of Arts & Technology in Marion, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist who is excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.
The Behavior Intervention Specialist provides support to at-risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for creating classroom and/or school-based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.
Be part of the difference at Academy of Arts & Technology! Established in 2019, Academy of Arts & Technology is the first public charter school to serve the Marion community and ranks in the top 20% of Ohio charter schools. The award-winning school offers EK-8th grade students a well-rounded, college prep program emphasizing hands-on and project-based learning. The campus features a wide range of educational facilities and students enjoy specialty classes in art, music and Career Technical Education as well as activities and sports. Academy of Arts & Technology 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:
- Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups
- Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
- Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationship with students requiring intervention
- Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
- Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
- Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance.
- Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
- Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures
- Participates in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred.
- Intervention Specialist license preferred
- A minimum of three years’ experience working with “at-risk” or “behaviorally challenged” children a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting.
- Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks
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, and virtual 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.
We offer the following benefits:
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - 55,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career benefits – keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and 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.