Instructional Assistant

LifeWorks Schools; Clifton Heights (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Instructional Assistant for its ASD Program, focusing on providing individualized and group support in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have relevant coursework and experience assisting students with behavioral challenges. The school offers a competitive salary, benefit plans, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related college coursework or Associate Degree.
• Prior experience with adolescents with behavioral health challenges desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom management and provide individual support to students.
• Reinforce material previously introduced by the teacher.
• Complete tasks assigned by the teacher related to classroom operations.

Skills

Collaboration

Classroom Management

Educational Support

Education

Associate Degree or minimum 2 years related college course work

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Instructional Assistant to support our ASD Program at our Lifeworks School in Media, PA for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year.

$2,000 Sign On Bonus Available

The LifeWorksSchools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges.LifeWorkscomprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports makeLifeWorksthe regional provider of choice.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide classroom management assistance to teacher when working with students on an individual basis as well as the entire class.
2. Reinforce material already introduced by the teacher to the class.
3. Provide educational assistance to students on a one to one basis.
4. Completes tasks assigned by teacher pertaining to classroom environment, educational materials, and other operational functions in the classroom, i.e. grading papers, researching materials, phone calls, point sheet tabulation, etc.

Benefit Highlights:

• 2K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement

Candidates must apply directly on our website at LifeWorks Careers(click CAREERS tab for openings)

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related college course work or Associate Degree.
• Prior experience working with adolescent with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is highly desirable.

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