Intervention Specialist - I Promise Mild to Moderate 2026-2027

Intervention Specialist - I Promise Mild to Moderate 2026-2027 JobID: 5004 Position Type: TEACHER Date Posted: 7/17/2026 Location: Akron Public Schools Date Available: TBD Closing Date: 07/27/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Posting Opens: July 17, 2026 Posting Closes: July 27, 2026 The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Intervention Specialist-Mild to Moderate, I Promise School, Job Code 008, Time Schedule 388 (190 Days), Starting Salary $48,967.10, Collective Bargaining Unit � AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position. The work day for teachers will be from 8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. In addition to completing the online application, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of the appropriate teaching license. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Stephanie Davis, Principal, at 330-761-1516. QUALIFICATIONS - Required: The applicant must have a valid Ohio Intervention Specialist Licensure, Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate to Intensive; Commitment to the LJFF I Promise philosophy; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Participate in staff and curriculum development; Use of creative and innovative technology for teaching and learning in the classroom; Use data to make decisions regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment; Interact with the school, partners and community to enhance student learning; Work in teams and participates in professional learning communities. *Out of state candidates are encouraged to start the process of obtaining an Ohio Teaching License through the Ohio Department of Education upon application. Desired: Work with students in a non-traditional, creative and innovative academic program, designing authentic instruction; e.g., Problem-based learning, project-based learning, inquiry, etc.; Successful experience in an urban setting and with various social, cultural and economic student populations; Commitment to educating the whole child while collaborating closely with family; Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards; Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve; Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students; Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student and show written evidence of preparation upon request to immediate supervisor; Partner with business and community organizations to create authentic learning experiences; Develop reasonable expectations of classroom procedures and positive outcomes; Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees and engage in team building activities as required; Work closely with the building principal to collaboratively lead the school through a shared decision-making process; Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem-based learning and inquiry; Organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals; assists in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math, science and literacy for all students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately; Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth; Use technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to learn, think critically, s…