Emotional Support Instructional Assistant 10-Month HS Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare program

30 days benefits eligibility

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Reading, PA, is seeking an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) to work with students in the Reading Public School District High School setting. You will support ES students, assist with IEP and PBSP implementation, and help with personal/medical needs under supervision.

The role is full-time for a 10-month period with summer opportunities, offering benefits and career development programs.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Emotional support

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Reading, PA, is seeking an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) to work with students in the Reading Public School District High School setting. You will support ES students, assist with IEP and PBSP implementation, and help with personal/medical needs under supervision.

The role is full-time for a 10-month period with summer opportunities, offering benefits and career development programs.