What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervener- Deaf/Blind position at Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12?
Program: Deaf/Blind
Description:
Salary: $24.60/hr
*The LIU offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including:
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.
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.
Salary: $24.60/hr
*The LIU offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including:
- Medical (for a nominal premium), dental and vision insurance. Dental & Vision are at no cost to the employee
- All full-time support staff receive a $30,000 life insurance policy, at no cost to the employee.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for any employees and eligible dependents. You have the opportunity for 3 free counseling sessions per year, per person.
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)
- Paid Time Off
- Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center - an on-site health clinic located at the New Oxford Central Office and York Learning Center. It is available to employees and their family members (2 years & older) enrolled in the LIU medical plan. There are no copays and/or deductibles for services provided at our health centers. See: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/ for more information.
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