Intervener - Deaf and Blind

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12•Chambersburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The intervener plays a vital role in ensuring the educational success of deafblind students, serving as a crucial bridge for them to engage with the world. Functioning as a connector, the intervener facilitates the student's interactions by elucidating and exemplifying their unique communication system. Leveraging specialized training, interveners implement extensive modifications to communication methods and environmental access, fostering a secure and encouraging atmosphere for successful interactions. Collaboration with service providers, consultants, and parents is key to the intervener's role. Their mission is to support and cultivate effective learning environments tailored to the educational needs of deafblind students, aiding teachers in addressing communication, academic, social, and emotional requirements in both regular and special education settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have or obtain certification in LIU-approved crisis prevention program
Must obtain highly qualified status within one year from date of hire
Knowledge of assistive technologies and communication methods used in deaf-blind education
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment
Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
Must complete the LIU Intervener Certification Program
Required to enroll in a LIU-recognized Intervener training program, module, or cohort upon hiring.
Completion of the LIU-recognized Intervener training program, module, or cohort (e.g., Open Hands Open Access) with the submission and acceptance of the portfolio is expected within two years of the Intervener hire date.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children with sensory impairments, particularly vision or hearing loss preferred
First Aide/CPR Certification, recommended

Responsibilities

Serve as a crucial bridge for deafblind students to engage with the world.
Facilitate student interactions by elucidating and exemplifying their unique communication system.
Implement modifications to communication methods and environmental access.
Foster a secure and encouraging atmosphere for successful interactions.
Collaborate with service providers, consultants, and parents.
Support and cultivate effective learning environments tailored to the educational needs of deafblind students.
Aid teachers in addressing communication, academic, social, and emotional requirements in both regular and special education settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical insurance available for a nominal premium
Free dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Free vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Life Insurance at No Cost: All full-time support staff receive a $30,000 life insurance policy at no cost.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, including three counseling sessions per person, per year.
Paid Time Off: Sick days and Personal days each year.
Income Protection: Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.
Retirement Benefits: Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
Exclusive Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center: Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+). No copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan.
Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: LIU employment may qualify you for federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.