High School ES Instructional Assistant – 10-Month Role

Devereux; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription drug, 2-

Mental health services

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education assistance

Generous time-off

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Life and accident coverage

Employee assistance / work-lifeBalance

Job summary

Devereux is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Emotional Support) in Reading Public School District. The role supports students with ES needs under the Emotional Support teacher, helping maintain classroom policies and implement IEP/PBSP plans.

The position is full-time for a 10-month period, with potential for summer extended program. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:20am to 2:50pm, with competitive benefits and ASCEND career opportunities.

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, modeling appropriate behavior and providing emotional support.
• 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 training programs.
• Support team decisions and cooperate with others within and outside the team.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques under teacher direction.

Skills

Emotional support

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Behavior modeling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Devereux is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Emotional Support) in Reading Public School District. The role supports students with ES needs under the Emotional Support teacher, helping maintain classroom policies and implement IEP/PBSP plans.

The position is full-time for a 10-month period, with potential for summer extended program. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:20am to 2:50pm, with competitive benefits and ASCEND career opportunities.