Akron Preparatory School is seeking a full-time Intervention Specialist for our K-8 campus. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in education or special education with experience in writing IEPs. Under the direction of the principal, the teacher will maintain a rigorous program for our students with special needs. The ideal candidate will possess the qualities needed to create a class environment that engenders rigorous learning and academic growth for all students. Belief and alignment with our mission that all students are college-bound are a must.
Expectations
Teaching for our campus is incredibly rewarding and requires candidates to possess an extraordinarily strong work ethic. A teacher for our school can expect to create and sustain a quality learning environment where high academic and behavioral expectations are the norm, achieve high test scores, and be a healthy addition to our adult learning community. We are seeking a teacher who will "sweat the small stuff" and have a "no excuses" attitude in order to continue to close the achievement gap. Akron Preparatory School teachers must possess a philosophy that 100% of our students will attend and graduate from a four year college and/or university.
Specific Responsibilities
- Use assessment data to refine and inform curricular and instructional practices
- Differentiate accordingly for the individual needs of students assigned to caseload
- Maintain organization and ensure 100% compliance with tasks and deadlines
- Participate in Professional Development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Remain highly organized and meet deadlines 100% of the time
- Create intentional lesson plans that support academic rigor and student engagement
- Prerequisites
- Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
- Teaching experience in an urban setting preferred, but not required
- Valid State Certification is required
- *If interested, please be sure to include your cover letter and resume
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
