Job Description:

LEARN, southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for Intervention Specialist openings in our ABA and ED classrooms at our Ocean Avenue LEARNing Academy in New London, Connecticut.

General Scope of Responsibilities
To provide appropriate school-based services to students enrolled in the LEARN Special Education Programs.

Relationship within the Organization
This person is directly responsible to the Special Education Teacher and works closely with the BCBA/BCABA, Coordinator and SSS Administration.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with 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.

Qualified applicants should apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/ (application can be found under the Student Support Services category). LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.