Special Education Internship (Anaheim)At — Creative Identity

Description: We are seeking compassionate individuals with a high degree of independence to assist instructors with lesson plans for various ability levels and subject areas and eventually create and lead their own lesson as well. The intern will guide participants with their work and provide opportunities for them to do as much as they are able for themselves, thereby fostering their independence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance as needed and assigned by instructors in the classroom
• Monitor general supervision of participants
• Encourage participant participation in activities
• Provide support during lunch time hour
• Provide necessary support during program transition times between classes 
• Assist participants with activities
• Assist with set up and clean up of classes
• Attend community outings and provide support (as needed)
• Maintain staffing ratios
• Participate in shows and events: preparation, attending, supporting program participants, and cleanup
• Contribute feedback to instructors/therapists on participant's progress as related to Individual Support Plans
• Advocate for participant whenever necessary and appropriate
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned, especially with regard to serving the participants 

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: 
Direct contact with program participants, Creative Identity staff, and administration

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must have the ability to perform all job duties as assigned
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalency
• Experience with developmentally disabled populations is desirable
• Must pass a background check*
• CPR / First Aide Certification*
• Hepatitis B immunization C*
• Complete COVID-19 immunization*
• TB test (within 2 years)*
  *(intern/volunteer responsible for cost)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must have own transportation to and from assigned program site, participants shows and events
• Must be able to meet flexible schedule and be open to all assignments

Student will participate in and/or lead classes (with staff guidance) for clients in music, art, and/or life skills and try out different staff suggestions and techniques. Student will complete a practice assessment for a selected client (with staff guidance), learn basic progress documentation, and be introduced to client progress summaries. Student will create (3) lesson plans (with staff guidance) for low, medium, and high functioning clients in music, art, or life skills subjects, and will try out these lesson plans with staff guidance.

Training:

General employer orientation, formal and informal 1:1 weekly mentor meetings, job shadowing and skills training, provision of work sample lesson plans, and training literature.

Learning outcomes:

Learning objectives are personalized for each intern. Common learning objectives include: student will learn basic assessment skills, learn to increase verbal communication with clients, and gain knowledge of the population being served and the issues being addressed.