Specialist – Intervenor

Position Overview:

The
Intervenor Specialist
provides
direct support to students with deaf-blindness
, following the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and implementing recommended instructional strategies and modifications. This role requires strong communication skills, compassion, and the ability to learn and adapt to each student's unique needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent access to instruction and environmental information using the student's preferred communication mode (auditory, visual, or tactual).
• Facilitate concept development and help build receptive and expressive communication skills.
• Support social and emotional well-being by fostering trusting and interactive relationships.
• Assist students in forming social connections and participating in activities.
• Support in lifting, feeding, toileting, and hygiene as needed.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and IEP team members on student progress and modifications made.
• Utilize technology to modify materials for student access.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  Associate's degree
  or
  completion of 60 semester credit hours
  or
  passing score on a nationally recognized para-educator exam.
• Certifications:
• Current
  CPR
  ,
  First Aid
  , and
  Crisis Intervention Training
  (or ability to obtain).
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
  (required).
• HireRight background check and drug screening
  required prior to start.
• Must participate in
  ongoing training
  such as Open Hands Open Access (OH-OA) intervener modules or AZ Deafblind Project training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASL (American Sign Language)
  skills, or willingness to learn low-level sign language.
• Braille skills
  if working with students who use Braille.
• Experience working with
  young children in classroom settings
  .

Knowledge Of:

• Instructional methods and learning strategies for students with combined vision and hearing loss.
• Behavior management techniques.
• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit.
• Use of technology for modifying instructional materials.

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solve, prioritize tasks, and maintain organized materials.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and adaptability in student interactions.

Additional Information:

• Onboarding Category:
  Background & drug screen via HireRight.
• Security Clearance:
  Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Vaccine Status:
  Must be disclosed per agency requirements.
• Defensive Driver Training Program:
  Required for any state-related driving.
• Local Candidates Only:
• Must reside
  in or near Phoenix, AZ
  at time of submission.
• Must be available for
  in-person interview within 1 week
  of posting close date.
• Must be available to
  start within 2 weeks of offer.