Elementary Instructional Assistant

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health seeks an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) for Reading Public School District. The role supports ES students under the Emotional Support Special Education Teacher, with duties including implementing IEPs and PBSPs, handling personal/medical needs in coordination with health staff, and participating in team meetings.

The position runs on a 10-month school calendar, with schedule on weekdays 7:45am to 3:15pm, and offers a competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Experience in instructional or special education settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain classroom policies and procedures; model appropriate behavior and provide emotional support.
• Assist in implementing IEP and PBSP as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with student personal and medical needs in coordination with health staff.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training.
• Understand team goals and support team decisions; collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Emotional support

IEP PBSP knowledge

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Patient demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Description

Working in Reading Public School District - Elementary School Assignment

Starting at $21/hour up to $26.50/hour pending higher education and experience in the field or RBT certification

Being an Instructional Assistant at Devereux has its advantages

As an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) you will work with students with emotional support (ES) needs within the Reading School District. Reporting to the Emotional Support Special Education Teacher, among other duties, this position will:

• Support and maintain classroom policies and procedures, while assisting students by modeling appropriate behavior, providing emotional support, and adopting a patient and friendly attitude.

• Assist in the implementation of students’ individualized education program (IEP) and positive behavior support plan (PBSP) as directed by the teacher.

• Assist with student personal needs, when required, including medical needs in conjunction with the school-based health or nursing staff.

• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

• Understand team goals and own role within the team. Support team decisions and cooperates with others within and outside the team.

• Utilize crisis physical intervention techniques under the direction of the teacher and as appropriate tothe setting and the degree of threat to the safety of the student and others.

This position is aligned with the school calendar and is a full-time role covering a 10-month period and opportunites for extended school year program in summer break.

Schedule: M-F: 7:45am - 3:15pm

About DESS:

DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming. We also offer direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off

• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.

• Life and accident coverage

Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition and student loan repayment!

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• High School diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred

• Working as an instructional assistant in a special education classroom with students with behavior disorders preferred

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.