Intervener - Visually Impaired Support (Middle School level)

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Low-cost dental/vision for dependents

Life insurance at no cost

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 seeks an Intervener for Visually Impaired Support at the middle school level in Hanover, PA. The role supports deafblind students, bridging communication with tailored methods and collaboration with teachers and families.

The position is full-time (7 hrs/day, 188 days/year) with a starting hourly wage of $25.22 and a strong benefits package. Requires LIU intervener certification and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with children with sensory impairments preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification recommended.
• Must obtain LIU-approved crisis prevention program certification.
• Must obtain highly qualified status within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and deaf-blind communication methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy and inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must complete LIU Intervener Certification Program.
• Enrollment in LIU-intervener training within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support deafblind students by facilitating communication in regular and special education settings.
• Collaborate with service providers, consultants, and parents.
• Implement modifications to communication methods and environmental access.
• Foster a secure and encouraging learning environment.
• Assist teachers in addressing communication, academic, social and emotional needs.

Skills

Experience with sensory impairments

Interpersonal & communication

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary

Patience & empathy

Ability to work with families/parents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

First Aid/CPR certification recommended

LIU crisis prevention certification program

LIU intervener certification program

Job description

Intervener - Visually Impaired Support (Middle School level) JobID: 4651

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Intervener
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Emory H. Markle Middle School, Hanover, PA
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/24/2026

Program: Visually Impaired Support

Description: 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. Functioning as a connector, the intervener facilitates the student’s interactions by elucidating and exemplifying their unique communication system. Leveraging specialized training, interveners implement extensive modifications to communication methods and environmental access, fostering a secure and encouraging atmosphere for successful interactions. Collaboration with service providers, consultants, and parents is key to the intervener’s role. Their mission is to 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.

Please see attached job description for more details.

Qualifications

• 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 have or obtain certification in LIU-approved crisis prevention program
• Must obtain highly qualified status within one year from date of hire
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and communication methods used in deaf-blind education
• 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 the LIU Intervener Certification Program
• Required to enroll in a LIU-recognized Intervener training program, module, or cohort upon hiring. Completion of the LIU-recognized Intervener training program, module, or cohort (e.g., Open Hands Open Access) with the submission and acceptance of the portfolio is expected within two years of the Intervener hire date.

Terms

Full-time, 7hrs/day, 188 days/ year (Follows the traditional school year schedule)

Salary

$25.22/hr, plus excellent benefits

Benefits

The LIU offers an exceptional benefits package for eligible employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical insurance available for anominal premium, plusfreedental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance at No Cost:All full-time support staff receive a$30,000 life insurance policyat no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, includingthree counseling sessions per person, per year.
• Paid Time Off:Sick days and Personal days each year.
• Income Protection:Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.
• Retirement Benefits:Participation in thePublic School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• Exclusive Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center:
  Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+).
  No copays or deductiblesfor services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan.
  Learn more: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/