Intervener: Special Education Department

State College Area School District • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Intervener supports the educational success of deafblind students by facilitating educational services and communication across educational settings. The role involves collaborating with educational team members, service providers, consultants, and parents. The Intervener helps create effective learning environments tailored to students’ educational needs and assists teachers in addressing communication, academic, social, and emotional needs in both regular and special education settings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Must obtain highly qualified status within one year of hire.
• Must complete an approved Intervener Certification Program within two years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with children with sensory impairments, particularly vision or hearing loss, preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification recommended.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and communication methods used in deafblind education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate deafblind students’ educational services and communication across educational settings.
• Collaborate with educational team members, service providers, consultants, and parents.
• Support and cultivate learning environments tailored to the educational needs of deafblind students.
• Assist teachers in addressing students’ communication, academic, social, and emotional needs in regular and special education settings.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered in addition to starting pay of $28.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED