Job Description:
Assists teachers and/or other professional educators or administrators in the delivery of instructional and other related support services to students; Assists with the instruction of students in academic subjects; Confers with special education practitioners about student schedules and educational goals, progress and performance; Implements service plans and educational objectives for children; Demonstrates techniques to stimulate cognitive, physical, social and language development:  Uses developmentally appropriate materials and instructional interventions for curriculum activities;  Participates in transitional planning and vocational assessment of students;  Supports pre-employment, vocational or transitional training in classrooms or off-campus sites; Motivates students to work;  Assists in meeting the hygiene (etc – add as needed) needs of students with varying disabilities;  Implements behavior modification techniques and the ability to manage disturbing behaviors through the least restrictive means available.  Does other work as required.
 
Requirements:
 
Successful candidate will have Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (or related major). Required experience must include at least one (1) year experience as a behavior interventionist or its equivalent.  Must possess knowledge of the techniques required in caring for and instruction of students enrolled in special education; some knowledge of human development including risk factors.  Good communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to react calmly in emergency or stressful situations; ability to follow directions and carry out assignments; sensitivity to needs of children and youth with disabilities. 

Please submit cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation to:  Carrie Pederson, CT Transition Academy at Deep River, 135 Kirtland Street, Deep River CT, 06417.  Electronic submissions to pedersonc@cttransitionacademy.org strongly preferred, but not required.