Intervention Specialist - ED Intensive Program

General Scope Of Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate school-based services to students enrolled in the LEARN Special Education Programs.
• Implement all strategies utilized in the overall curriculum plan, as based on the IEP, related to inclusion as appropriate, individual work in a school setting, including collecting and monitoring data, interpreting the data in conjunction with LEARN staff, and modifying the program as needed for each child.
• Demonstrate program interventions to inclusion setting staff and assist in their training as needed.
• Prepare instructional setting and materials for student programs.
• Supervise and assist students in all settings specified on their educational plan.
• Collaborate on all aspects of the student’s program with inclusion setting staff when appropriate and LEARN staff.
• Establish as fully as possible a supportive relationship with the student(s) while maintaining the role as an authority figure.
• Aid in student toileting, feeding, and any other health responsibilities.
• Pass competencies and utilize approved de-escalation and restraint procedures.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. when necessary.
• Utilize Program Change procedures including communication with teacher and BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) regarding special information about individual students (as needed).
• Implement behavior change programs as written in all areas of student need including educational and behavioral programs.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students/staff.
• Be punctual and consistent in meeting daily time schedules throughout the school year.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with other staff members/families.
• Participate in professional development activities and demonstrate competencies related to training.
• Attend team and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned by the Student Support Services Administration.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Earned a secondary school diploma, or its equivalent.
• Must have earned an Associate’s Degree (or higher), OR Achieve at least a score of 457 on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with children with autism or emotional/behavioral challenges and their families preferred.