Deafblind Intervener - District-wide

Cherry Creek Schools•CO, CO

About The Position

Perform educational and non-educational duties to meet the intensive needs of one student with deafblindness. Provide instructional support, assistance during lunch and recess, and help with personal needs. Ensure the student has access to information and support the development of social and emotional well-being. The position is temporary and based on the needs of one individual student. The role provides direct one-to-one support as part of the educational team and in accordance with the student's individualized education plan (IEP). Duties may include following instructional recommendations, supporting the special education teacher and classroom staff, facilitating access to instruction and communication, assisting with transitions and supervision, maintaining records, and providing personal care. Instruction may take place in the student's home when deemed appropriate by the IEP team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with children with special needs or licensed special education teaching experience.
Intermediate knowledge of deafblindness and its impact on learning and development.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced interpersonal relations skills.
Advanced organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students.
Ability to work with medically fragile or behaviorally intensive children.
Ability to provide patience, compassion, and understanding.
Ability to effectively facilitate the deafblind intervener intervention process.
Comprehensive, specialized training in deafblindness; certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent.
Experience working in a school district or educational setting.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
National Intervener Credential.
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Intervener certification.
CPR and First Aid certifications.
Basic sign language skills.
For work in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, basic bilingual skills and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and families.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide direct one-to-one support to a student with deafblindness as part of the educational team and in accordance with the student's IEP, modifications, and recommended instructional techniques.
Support the special education teacher by preparing materials, assisting with IEP preparation and curriculum adaptation, developing worksheets, attending planning and feedback meetings, and assisting classroom teachers as appropriate.
Provide access to instructional and environmental information that may not be available through the student's vision or hearing.
Support the development and use of receptive and expressive communication skills, facilitate communication with others, and explain and model the student's communication system.
Assist and escort the student during bus transfers and throughout the school; supervise the student in the cafeteria and at recess.
Build and maintain trusting, interactive relationships that support social and emotional well-being, relationships, social connections, and participation in activities.
Maintain student records related to behavior and progress toward IEP goals.
Assist with personal needs, including bathroom assistance, diapering, feeding, and lifting; monitor or report changes in the student's health as needed.
Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to deafblindness.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.