Intervention Specialist
Thank you for your interest in working at GEMS, Graham Elementary and Middle School! GEMS is looking for an Intervention Specialist for the 25-26 school year. We are an EL Education K-8 charter school in Columbus, Ohio located by The Ohio State University’s campus. As a member of the Graham Family of Schools, we are committed to fostering each child’s unique potential and curiosity within a safe, nurturing environment. Students engage in authentic, standards-based learning experiences that involve growth in academics and strong connections to our community. A school culture of quality and character empowers students, as life-long learners, to care for themselves, each other, and the world.
An ideal GEMS candidate is someone who:
- Has a growth mindset
- Has strong time management and organization skills
- Understands that family involvement is integral to student success and has strong collaboration skills
- Is committed to meeting the needs of every child in a diverse population
- Is a life-long learner and actively engages in professional learning
- Is a self-starter interested in working in a fast-paced school environment that requires flexible roles
- Is solutions oriented
- Seeks out and implements feedback
- Brings positivity to teamwork and keeps an open mind
- Has a sense of humor (we work hard, but like to have fun while doing it!)
- Embraces the spirit of “Yes, and…”
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
K-8 Intervention Specialist
Position Overview: Intervention Specialist
- Works with their caseload of students to support their academic, behavioral, and social goals.
- Writes, implements, evaluates, and communicates a students’ Individual Educational Plan.
- Provides documentation for all services, communications, and supports provided to students. This information may be communicated to families, teachers, building leadership, and department.
- Work collaboratively with the department team to provide excellent interventions for all students. Expected to be problem identifies and solvers in a collaborative setting.
- Work with additional team members, School psychologist, therapists, Director and others to determine the most appropriate ETR/IEP goals for students.
- Collect student academic data, observational notes, and related to evaluate IEPs.
- Provide timely communication to various stakeholders about student progress.
- With the building leadership and grade level teams, write, implement, and evaluate Crew lessons. Develop Crew class culture such that the school's mission, vision and core values are reflected.
- Develops a caring and nurturing classroom environment where all students can contribute to the community, learn, express questions/concerns/thoughts, and deepen their growth as a life-long learner.
- Follow building guidance regarding parental communication, classroom management norms, and PBIS expectations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid Ohio Educator License related to instructional area
- Pass BCI and FBI background check
- Pass Educator Licensure conduct review
Reports To:
- Building leadership team
Location:
- Graham Elementary and Middle School, 140 E. 16th Ave. Columbus, OH 43201
To apply:
Please visit our website: https://www.thegrahamfamilyofschools.org/Employment.aspx
When completing the application, please be prepared to answer some essay questions, provide a resume and cover letter, and other documents which you may wish to provide for our consideration.
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