Deaf-Blind Intervention Specialist

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) seeks a dedicated intervener to support a student with deaf-blindness throughout the school day, aligning with the IEP and implementing specially designed instruction. The role emphasizes communication access, materials development, data collection, and close home-school collaboration.

The position requires active participation in IEP meetings and ongoing professional development related to deaf-blindness, with responsibilities across

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required or credential of competency completed.
• Experience with and/or desire to work with students with dual sensory impairments.
• Must be willing to participate in ongoing training in the area of deafblindness.
• Capability and willingness to obtain clearances for Acts 34, 114, 151 prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to a student with deaf-blindness during all or part of a school day as indicated in the IEP.
• Become proficient in the student's communication methods and strategies.
• Create student-specific instructional materials as needed.
• Accompany and support the student during community-based instruction as needed.
• Facilitate access to environmental information for the student.
• Maintain approved communication between home and school and keep a daily log.
• Participate in IEP and Team meetings.
• Participate in assessment, progress reports, and data collection for program monitoring.
• Complete OHOA modules and participate in professional development on deaf-blindness.
• Maintain and use hearing and visual aids as directed.

Skills

Data collection

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Assistive devices

Job description

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) seeks a dedicated intervener to support a student with deaf-blindness throughout the school day, aligning with the IEP and implementing specially designed instruction. The role emphasizes communication access, materials development, data collection, and close home-school collaboration.

The position requires active participation in IEP meetings and ongoing professional development related to deaf-blindness, with responsibilities across