ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) across the United States. We manage a network of over 60 charter schools within Ohio and surrounding states. At Mt. Auburn Preparatory Academy—Home of the Bulldogs—provides a continuous K-12 tuition-free, public charter education for students in the Cincinnati area. The safe, secure learning community supports students from kindergarten through graduation with small class sizes and educational technology including a 1:1 Chromebook program to individualize student instruction. The school boasts a 100% graduation rate since 2020. Mt. Auburn's impressive campus features a multi-story school building, two outdoor playgrounds, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria. In addition to core classes, students benefit from instruction in Music, PE, Technology, Financial Literacy, and Health, as well as competitive sports including Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, and Volleyball. Accredited by Cognia™, Mt. Auburn Preparatory Academy participates in ongoing, third-party review, continually evaluating how best to meet the needs of all students.

The Behavior 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, health, or other 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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary based on previous experience and education
• Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
• Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bonuses and stipend opportunities
• Annual compensation adjustments
• Employee development and leadership opportunities

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