Intervenor Technician 3606 - Phoenix

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,070 - 27,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee Self-Service programs

Job summary

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB is seeking an Intervener in Phoenix to provide direct support to students with deafblindness. This permanent position involves assisting with communication, care, and educational support, while ensuring compliance with IEPs.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree or equivalent and must possess strong communication skills, ASL proficiency is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within the required timeline.
• Ongoing training in Open Hands Open Access intervenor training modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to a student with deafblindness following their IEP.
• Facilitate communication and relationships for social engagement.
• Assist with daily care tasks, including feeding and hygiene.

Skills

ASL Skills

Braille Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Phoenix

Vacancy Count: 5

Employee Status: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36

Work Calendar: 10-Month

Pay Rate: $16.78

Other: Willingness to attend Intervenor Training presented by the Arizona Deaf/Blind Project. ASL Skills preferred.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

This position provides direct support to a student with deafblindness; follow the IEP, implement modifications and instructional techniques recommended, and become proficient in the students' communication methods and strategies.

Working under the direction of a student's classroom teacher or other individuals responsible for ensuring implementation of a student's IEP, an intervener's primary roles are to:

• Provide consistent access to instruction and environmental information using the student's mode of communication, which could be auditory, visual, or tactual.
• Provide access to and/or assist in the development and use of receptive and expressive communication skills
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of trusting, interactive relationships that promote social and emotional well-being
• Provide support to form relationships with others and increase social connections and participation in activities
• Assist in lifting and caring for students, which may include toileting, feeding, and hygiene
• Communicate with teachers or other IEP team members on modifications made for the student and updates on student progress

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's (or higher) degree or completion of two years (60 semester credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education or passing score on nationally recognized para‑educator exam.

• Current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention Training certifications or ability to obtain within the required timeline.
• Participate in ongoing training such as Open Hands Open Access intervenor training modules or other training provided by the AZ Deafblind Project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Braille Skills if working with students who use Braille.

LICENSING / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as required by policy or Statute
• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Instructional methods and learning strategies for students with combined vision and hearing loss
• Use of technology to modify materials for the student

DEMONSTRATED SKILL / ABILITY TO

• Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand
• Work with minimal supervision, with the ability to problem solve, prioritize, and maintain good organization of materials and tasks

BENEFITS

Benefit-eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have 31 days from the effective date of hire to elect coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.

Benefit-eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance.

Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self‑Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance, and Purchase Discount Programs.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.