Programs @TBS

  • About – Past, Present and Future Perspectives
  • Education – Supporting students’ participation in age-appropriate curricular activities
  • Transition – Supporting families and students who graduate from TBS in their subsequent placements
  • Outreach – Sharing our experience and knowledge-base nationally and around the world

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

Employment Opportunity @ BTLS
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Communication @The Bridge School

  • Communication @TBS
    • What is Communicative Competence?
    • Assessment
    • Planning for Success
    • Intervention

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

CVI Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

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CVI@The Bridge School

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

CVI Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

Archive available

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Bridge to Life Services @The Bridge School

The ultimate goals of Bridge to Life include:

  • serving individuals with physical and/or communication impairments from birth through adulthood, locally, nationally and globally 
  • providing professional development opportunities in our areas of expertise 
  • contracting with families, agencies and school districts to offer direct services to students with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs

Employment Opportunity @ BTLS
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Employment Opportunity – Instructional Assistants

Posted May 6, 2024 by Bridge School

The Bridge School is looking for dynamic, positive and energetic individuals to serve as Instructional Assistants (paraprofessional) in our school program and become a part of our interdisciplinary teams. We serve children between the ages of 3 – 12 with extensive physical and speech impairments. Duties include assisting in instructional activities, providing physical care, and preparing materials for class. Lifting and toileting of students is required. 

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma/equivalent and one of the following: (a) completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or (b) an associate’s (or higher) degree; or (c) is willing to complete a local assessment to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics.

Required

  • 2 years experience in child care, camp or educational setting. 
  • Ability to work in a classroom/school environment to assist in meeting the health, hygiene, and physical needs of the students (lifting and physically managing students with disabilities weighing at least 30 lbs.) and to assist in addressing the social and learning needs of children with extensive speech and physical impairments. 
  • Ability to lift and physically manage students. 
  • Ability to learn quickly when provided with demonstration and written materials. 
  • Ability to take initiative and be independent with familiar activities following initial training. 
  • Ability to be systematic in following instructional programs and maintaining records. 
  • Ability to be flexible in accepting help or assistance when needed. 
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn the basic operations, set up and implementation of computer/assistive technologies. 
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team in helping students meet education and communication goals. 
  • Fluency in Spanish is an advantage. 

We have several positions open for full time or part time during the regular school year beginning immediately for Fall 2024. 

If interested, please submit a cover letter and a resume for consideration to mfallen@bridgeschool.org.

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