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Performance Academies

Manages tuition-free K-12 charter schools

Intervention Specialist - South Scioto Performance Academy

Full-Time
$42k - $58k/yr+ Performance bonus potential
Mid
Bachelor's
Columbus, OH, USA
In Person
EducationSpecial Education & Learning Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • A valid Ohio Intervention Specialist (Special Education) teaching license is required.
  • Successful completion of required state and federal background checks is required.
  • Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504, and Ohio special education regulations is required.
  • Experience with student data analysis and progress monitoring is required.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and educational technology is required.
  • Attendance at staff meetings, IEP meetings, professional development, conferences, and required trainings is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality instruction and intervention for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to support students through inclusive practices and co-teaching.
  • Implement accommodations, modifications, and specialized instruction aligned with each student's educational plan.
  • Monitor student progress and maintain accurate service logs, assessment data, and progress reports.
  • Advocate for the academic, behavioral, and social needs of students with disabilities.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain IEPs, Evaluation Team Reports, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, 504 Plans, and other required special education documentation.
  • Coordinate and facilitate IEP, Evaluation Team, and intervention meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Assist with transitions, evaluations, and planning for newly enrolled students receiving special education services.

About the company

Performance Academies operates a network of tuition-free public charter schools across Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton) serving K–12 students. A centralized non-profit governance and support team provides curriculum, teacher training, special education expertise, and administrative services to the campuses at scale. The Mind & Body program combines extended academic hours with a daily 1.4-hour fitness routine in activities like soccer, tennis, and martial arts, along with small class sizes and daily character education. Its High School Readiness Program helps 8th graders with high school applications and scholarships, reflecting its goal to offer a scalable, cost-free public education option in Ohio that prepares students for high school and beyond.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • On June 22, 2026, Performance Academies announced Cincinnati Performance Academy, extending its footprint.
  • Eastland Performance Academy won State Board Momentum and Ohio Department of Education Quality School recognition.
  • The network still collects millions in Ohio foundation funding, including $5.34 million for Harvard Avenue.

What critics are saying

  • On September 4, 2026, Ohio flagged six Performance Academies schools for testing anomalies.
  • Eastland Performance Academy ranked bottom 50% statewide on September 16, 2026 public data.
  • A sustained integrity investigation can trigger sponsor sanctions, enrollment losses, and school closures.

What makes Performance Academies unique

  • Performance Academies runs 19 Ohio schools with tuition-free public enrollment and open access.
  • Its Mind Body model pairs daily fitness with extended academics across K-8 and high school.
  • Centralized operations, curriculum, and teacher training create scale across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays