Elementary Autism Support Assistant

Devereux; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Telemedicine

Dental coverage

Prescription drugs

Mental health services

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education assistance

Generous time-off

403(b) retirement plan

Life and accident coverage

ASCEND program

Job summary

Devereux Education Services (DESS) is hiring an Instructional Assistant to support elementary students with autism in Neshaminy School District. The role is full-time for a 10-month period with summer extension opportunities; pay ranges from $21 to $24.50 per hour based on education and experience, with scheduling Monday–Friday, 8:20am–3:35pm.

You will assist with IEP/PBSP implementation, provide emotional support, help with student needs, and participate in team meetings and training.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED required, associates preferred.
• At least one year of experience in an educational setting; autism experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain classroom policies, model appropriate behavior, provide emotional support, and maintain a patient, friendly attitude.
• Assist in implementing IEP and PBSP as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with student personal needs, including medical needs with health staff.
• Participate in meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Understand team goals and your role within the team; support coworkers.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques under teacher direction as needed.

Skills

Emotional support

IEP PBSP support

Behavior guidance

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates preferred

Job description

Devereux Education Services (DESS) is hiring an Instructional Assistant to support elementary students with autism in Neshaminy School District. The role is full-time for a 10-month period with summer extension opportunities; pay ranges from $21 to $24.50 per hour based on education and experience, with scheduling Monday–Friday, 8:20am–3:35pm.

You will assist with IEP/PBSP implementation, provide emotional support, help with student needs, and participate in team meetings and training.