Impactful Intervention Specialist: Student Growth

LEARN; Old Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is seeking an Intervention Specialist (Paraprofessional) to empower students with complex social-emotional needs. You will support emotional regulation, teach coping skills, and implement IEP-aligned supports within a collaborative team environment.

Join a dedicated team; participate in ongoing professional learning; contribute to a safe, structured learning setting that fosters resilience, belonging, and growth for every student.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, completion of at least 60 college credits, or a Bachelor's Degree; or a high school diploma and ParaPro certifications required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with emotional, behavioral, mental health, or trauma-related needs preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing emotional regulation, coping, problem-solving, and social interaction skills.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that foster student engagement, belonging, and growth.
• Implement individualized behavioral, social-emotional, and academic supports aligned with student IEPs and treatment goals.
• Utilize proactive strategies to prevent escalation and support positive student behavior.
• Assist in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), safety plans, and individualized behavior supports.
• Support students during challenging moments through co-regulation, de-escalation, and therapeutic communication techniques.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and help students successfully navigate conflicts and social situations.
• Collect behavioral and academic data to support instructional and intervention decisions.
• Facilitate student participation in classroom instruction, counseling activities, school programs, and community-based learning opportunities.
• Partner closely with teachers, social workers, psychologists, behavior specialists, and families to ensure consistency of supports.
• Help create safe, structured, predictable, and engaging learning environments where students can thrive.
• Model emotional regulation, respectful communication, problem-solving, and perseverance.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and coaching opportunities.
• Utilize approved crisis intervention and physical management procedures following successful completion of required training when student safety requires intervention.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patience

Education

Associate's degree / 60 college credits / Bachelor's Degree / ParaPro certifications

Job description

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is seeking an Intervention Specialist (Paraprofessional) to empower students with complex social-emotional needs. You will support emotional regulation, teach coping skills, and implement IEP-aligned supports within a collaborative team environment.

Join a dedicated team; participate in ongoing professional learning; contribute to a safe, structured learning setting that fosters resilience, belonging, and growth for every student.