Intervention Specialist - Transition Academy - School Year 2026-2027

Intervention Specialist (Paraprofessional)

Empower Independence. Build Adult Living Skills. Create Meaningful Futures.

At LEARN Transition Academy, we believe every young adult deserves the opportunity to live, work, learn, and participate as independently as possible in their community. Our transition program serves students ages 18-22 through individualized instruction focused on employment readiness, independent living, self-advocacy, communication, and meaningful community engagement.

We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Intervention Specialists who are passionate about helping young adults gain the skills, confidence, and experiences needed for life beyond school. If you believe in student potential and the power of real-world learning, we encourage you to engage in this role.

Help young adults build the skills necessary for employment, independent living, community participation, and lifelong success.

This is a dynamic, community-based role where learning takes place in workplaces, recreation programs, volunteer sites, colleges, businesses, and community settings throughout southeastern Connecticut.

• Transition-focused best practices
• Community-based instruction
• Employment and vocational skill development
• Positive behavioral supports
• Autism and developmental disability supports
• Assistive technology and AAC
• Trauma-informed practices
• Data-informed decision making

Work alongside educators, therapists, employment specialists, families, and community partners who are committed to helping students create fulfilling and independent futures.

As an Intervention Specialist, you help young adults apply skills in authentic environments while preparing for adulthood. Every day brings opportunities to support students as they navigate real-world experiences, build confidence, and strengthen independence.

• Support students in community-based instruction, vocational experiences, and work placements
• Teach and reinforce independent living skills such as cooking, shopping, budgeting, and community navigation
• Support employment readiness, workplace communication, and job-related skills
• Implement individualized transition goals and vocational supports
• Foster self-advocacy, self-determination, and decision-making skills
• Support social connections, recreation, and community participation
• Implement positive behavioral supports and individualized interventions
• Collaborate with families, teachers, therapists, employers, and community agencies
• Help create safe, inclusive environments that promote dignity, belonging, and independence

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching practical life skills, working in the community, building meaningful relationships, and helping young adults achieve their goals.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Associate's Degree, completion of at least 60 college credits, or Bachelor's Degree; OR
• High School Diploma and successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment.

• Experience working with transition-age youth, autism, developmental disabilities, or related populations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practice
• Ability to participate in community-based programming and travel within the community

At LEARN Transition Academy, we help young adults discover their strengths, develop independence, build meaningful relationships, and prepare for successful adult lives.

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.