Intervention Specialist - Ocean Avenue LEARNing Academy - School Year 2026-2027

Intervention Specialist/Paraprofessional 

Empower Communication. Build Independence. Change Lives.

At Ocean Avenue LEARNing Academy, we believe every student deserves to be understood, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We serve students with autism and developmental disabilities through highly individualized educational programming that supports communication, social connection, independence, self-determination, and lifelong learning.

We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Intervention Specialists to join our multidisciplinary team. This is more than a support position. It is an opportunity to help students develop skills that transform their daily lives, strengthen their independence, and create opportunities for success at school, at home, and in their communities.

If you are passionate about working with students with autism and developmental disabilities, value collaboration, and believe in the power of meaningful relationships, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join LEARN?

Make a Lasting Difference

Every day, you will support students as they build communication, social, behavioral, academic, and functional life skills that increase independence and improve quality of life.

Learn and Grow Professionally

Receive ongoing training in:

• Evidence-based practices for autism and developmental disabilities

• Positive behavioral supports

• Communication and AAC systems

• Trauma-informed practices

• High-leverage instructional strategies

• Data-driven decision making

What You'll Do Day-to-Day

As an Intervention Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting students across learning, communication, behavioral, social-emotional, and community environments.

You will:

• Implement individualized instructional and behavioral supports aligned with student IEPs and educational goals.

• Support students in developing communication, self-advocacy, social interaction, self-regulation, and independent living skills.

• Utilize evidence-based practices designed to support students with autism and developmental disabilities.

• Assist in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and positive behavioral support strategies across school settings.

• Collect and monitor student data to support instructional and behavioral decision-making.

• Facilitate student participation in classroom learning, school activities, community experiences, and inclusion opportunities.

• Support students in the use of assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.

• Collaborate closely with teachers, behavior specialists, therapists, nurses, and families to promote consistent support and student growth.

• Help create structured, engaging, and supportive learning environments that maximize participation and success.

• Build positive, respectful relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries and high expectations.

• Support student health, safety, and personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance when required.

• Utilize approved de-escalation and crisis intervention procedures following successful completion of required training.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous learning to strengthen your skills and expertise.

Who You Are

You are someone who:

• Believes that every student can learn, communicate, and grow.

• Brings compassion, patience, positivity, and consistency to your work.

• Enjoys forming meaningful relationships with students and families.

• Is passionate about supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.

• Values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Understands the importance of structure, predictability, and individualized support.

• Uses curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving to help students succeed.

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