Intervener: Special Education Department

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

Intervener: Special Education Department

State College Area School District DISTRICT WIDE - STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Description

The State College Area School District is currently accepting applications for an Intervener.

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. An Intervener will facilitate the student’s educational services and communication across educational settings. Collaboration with educational team members, service providers, consultants, and parents is key to the intervener's role. The Intervener will 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.

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Must obtain highly qualified status within one year from date of hire
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and communication methods used in deaf-blind education, preferred
• 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 an approved Intervener Certification Program, within two years of the hire date

Compensation

• Starting pay is $28.00 per hour plus benefits
• Follows the Special Education Paraprofessional Calendar

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Any questions about this position can be directed to Michele Hammersla-Quick, at [e-mail] or 814-231-4172 .

The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 240 Villa Crest Dr
• State College, Pennsylvania 16801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]