Deaf-Blind Education Intervener — Empower Learning

DISTRICT WIDE; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paraprofessional calendar

Job summary

State College Area School District is seeking an Intervener to support deafblind students across regular and special education settings. The role acts as a bridge for communication and learning, coordinating with teachers, service providers, consultants, and families.

Required: high school diploma, one year experience with sensory-impaired children preferred, and ability to complete Intervener Certification within two years; must obtain highly qualified status within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience working with children with sensory impairments.
• Must obtain highly qualified status within one year from date of hire.
• Must complete Intervener Certification within two years of hire.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and communication methods used in deaf-blind education preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Bridge educational services and communication for deafblind students across settings.
• Collaborate with educational team members, service providers, consultants, and parents.
• Support learning environments tailored to deafblind students' needs.
• Assist teachers in addressing communication, academic, social, and emotional requirements in both regular and special education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Assistive technologies

Job description

State College Area School District is seeking an Intervener to support deafblind students across regular and special education settings. The role acts as a bridge for communication and learning, coordinating with teachers, service providers, consultants, and families.

Required: high school diploma, one year experience with sensory-impaired children preferred, and ability to complete Intervener Certification within two years; must obtain highly qualified status within one year.