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Aspire Internship Program

CompanyAspire Employment Opportunities
LocationTrumbull
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Student interns will develop skills through one-on-one therapeutic encounters with children who have autism and other disabilities in a private, non-profit, special education school setting. Responsibilities include engaging in coordinated services with experienced staff, attending various meetings, and receiving weekly supervision.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
236
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Institute of Professional Practice is now Aspire Living & Learning.
About the Role

**This posting is for our internship program. Please do not apply if you were not sent this posting directly**

Feel good about where you work and what you do!

We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking interns to work out of one of our Approved Private Special Education Programs in Stamford, CT; Naugatuck, CT; or Trumbull, CT (primary location); providing services to children who have been outplaced to our program due to social, behavioral, and/or academic needs.

Student interns will have an opportunity to develop skills through one-on-one therapeutic encounters with students within a private, non-profit, special education school setting. Interns will work with students with various diagnoses including but not limited to Autism, ADD, ADHD, Trauma, etc. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in coordinated services with an experienced staff (special education teachers, school social workers, behavior techs, BCBA’s, speech pathologists, occupational therapists) through student support, treatment plans (IEP’s, behavior plans, treatment plans, etc.) and case management. Interns will attend weekly team and staff meetings, provider meetings, parent meetings, and IEP/PPT meetings. Interns will receive weekly supervision from their site-based agency supervisor to insure progress towards course learning objectives. Interns will have the opportunity to develop, support and engage school wide initiatives including but not limited to social emotional learning, bullying, sports, therapeutic group work, and school culture/climate.

Position Type: Unpaid Internship

Schedule: Hours of operation (Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm), depending on program requirements

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a program that is accepted by Aspire Living & Learning's internship program 
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Important Note: Timeliness is crucial in the application process. Selected candidates will undergo background checks as part of the selection process. Please ensure that all application materials are completed accurately and submitted on time to be considered for this opportunity.

How to Apply: To apply for this internship, please complete this application in full. 

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. 

Key Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationCase ManagementTreatment PlanningBehavior PlanningIEP MeetingsParent MeetingsSupervisionSocial Emotional LearningTherapeutic Group Work
Categories
EducationSocial ServicesHealthcare