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Performance Academies

Manages tuition-free K-12 charter schools

Intervention Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Columbus, OH, USA
In Person
EducationSpecial Education & Learning Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree.
  • A valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license.
  • Passed background checks.
  • Proficiency in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regulations, data monitoring, and educational software.
  • Availability during school hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including staff meetings, IEP meetings, professional development, conferences, and required trainings.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver specialized instruction, co-teaching, and accommodations for students with Individualized Education Programs, 504 plans, and behavioral intervention plans.
  • Track student progress and advocate for student needs.
  • Write, update, and lead meetings for Individualized Education Programs, Evaluation Team Reports, Functional Behavior Assessments, and 504 plans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

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