Autism Classroom Support Specialist — 1:1 Coach (Mon-Fri)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Downingtown (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASCEND Program

Benefits after 30 days

52-week year-round position

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking an Instructional Support Specialist to join a collaborative team focused on autism and education. You will work 1:1 with children in a structured classroom alongside Special Education Teachers, Behavior Analysts, and Autism professionals to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction plans.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma (Associates degree preferred) and prior experience in special education or behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree or completion of two years of post-secondary education preferred.
• Previous experience in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing classroom environments that maximize learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors.
• Responsible for children's welfare, safety, and location at all times, including arrival and dismissal.
• Work with Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs individually and in small groups.
• Perform ongoing data collection and record keeping as directed by Special Education Teacher.
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives.

Skills

Special education experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree or 2 years post-secondary

Tools

PBIS

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking an Instructional Support Specialist to join a collaborative team focused on autism and education. You will work 1:1 with children in a structured classroom alongside Special Education Teachers, Behavior Analysts, and Autism professionals to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction plans.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma (Associates degree preferred) and prior experience in special education or behavioral healthcare.