Intervenor Technician 3606 Phoenix

Intervenor Technician- Phoenix

This position provides direct support to a student with deafblindness; follow the IEP implement modifications
and instructional techniques recommended and become proficient in the students communication methods
and strategies.

Working under the direction of a students classroom teacher or other individuals responsible for ensuring implementation of a students IEP an interveners primary roles are to:

• Provide consistent access to instruction and environmental information using the students mode of communication which could be auditory visual or tactual.
• Facilitate concept development
• Provide access to and/or assist in the development and use of receptive and expressive communication skills
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of trusting interactive relationships that promote social and emotional well-being
• Provide support to form relationships with others and increase social connections and participation in activities
• Assist in lifting and caring for students which may include: toileting feeding and hygiene
• Communicate with teachers or other IEP team members on modifications made for the student and updates on student progress

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications: Associates (or higher) degree or completion of two years (60 semester credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education or passing score on nationally recognized para-educator exam.

• Current CPR First Aid and Crisis Intervention Training certifications or ability to obtain within the required timeline.
• Participate in ongoing training such as Open Hands Open Access intervenor training modules or other training provided by the AZ Deafblind Project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Braille Skills if working with students who use Braille.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as required by policy or Statute
• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Policies procedures and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules regulations and operating procedures
• Instructional methods and learning strategies for students with combined vision and hearing loss
• Behavior management techniques
• Use of technology to modify materials for the student

DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO:

• Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand
• Work with minimal supervision with the ability to problem solve prioritize and maintain good organization of materials and tasks