TECHNICIAN, DEAF-BLIND INTERVENER

The Deaf-Blind Intervener provides direct support to a student with deaf-blindness under the supervision of a certificated special education teacher for all or part of the instructional day as determined by the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Facilitates communication between the child and others, provide access to visual and auditory information and develop and maintain trusting relationships. Works collaboratively with a variety of direct service providers and consultants including teachers of children with hearing impairments, visual impairments, or severe disabilities; speech therapists; occupational and physical therapists; orientation and mobility instructors; and other professionals and paraprofessionals. Assists a student with deaf-blindness to participate in activities and to provide a supportive environment in which the student can learn.

This is a 1:1 assignment for a Kindergartner with Deaf Blindness needs at Westerly Creek Elementary.