Intervener

The Intervener of Overbrook School for the Blind exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Classroom Teacher.

The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description: Overbrook School for the Blind serves students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities (such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, sensory issues, and including those who require specialized medical care) receive a customized, individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB is more than a school, it is a community where students, families, and staff support one another and come together to build a bright future.

Job Functions: Provide direct support to a student with deafblindness for all of the instructional day as determined by the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). The Intervener will assist the teacher in all activities in and outside the classroom as stated in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position requires the person to be able to work together with a team of professionals including the family, classroom Teacher, Paraeducators, Nurses and Therapists.

• Provides a supportive environment in which students can learn
• Assist the teacher in all activities in the classroom and stated in the individual Education Plan (IEP). This may include Art & Music, Physical Education classes. Also personal health and hygiene of the students, lunch preparation and lunch time activities. Note: No breaks are permitted during Physical Education classes or student lunchtime.
• Ability to utilize and learn middle grade skills, basic alphabet Braille and acquire knowledge of Braille machine/swing cell.
• Understands and implements the behavior plans and interventions
• Supports the student in the water while in the Aquatic Center as assigned
• Responsible for morning and afternoon bus duty
• Participates in scheduled meetings and in-service training when requested or required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree or Paraeducator Credentials
• 2 Years of Experience working with students who have deafblindness, autism and behavior needs including self injury and aggression
• Must be proficient in American Sign Language
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm when a student is upset or aggressive. Trainings in behavior support, autism and safety care is a plus

Physical Requirements & Work Environment :

• Lifting: must be able to lift 50-lbs minimum, with assistance. Participate in 2 person lifts.
• Working Environment : Employees are subject to accidents and/or injuries, which may be incurred during the performance of the essential functions of the position. Work is primarily indoors but some outdoor activities may be required.

Benefits and Pay:

OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees. Applications from members of communities traditionally under-represented in school administrative positions are invited.

Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience.