Instructional Support Specialist

Devereux; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASCEND program

Low-cost benefits

Student loan debt assistance

Personal days

Job summary

Devereux/TCV Community Services in Homestead, PA seeks an Instructional Support Specialist to assist classroom teachers with academic, social, and behavioral needs. You will help implement basic educational programming and provide tutoring or one-on-one support for students with special needs.

The role requires an associate degree and at least two years in a related setting, plus clearances. The schedule is full-time (37.5 hours) with an hourly rate of $20.90–$24.01, and ASCEND career support is

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues.
• State Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances required.
• PA driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher direction by helping with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned students.
• Assist in implementing basic educational programming and provide tutoring or one-on-one support for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with classroom staff and administrators to promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Energetic

Creativity

Sense of humor

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position: Instructional Support Specialist

Hourly Rate: $20.90 - $24.01 per hour

Full Time Schedule: 37.5 hours a week, Monday through Friday/Position follows the TCV Day Academy School Calendar

Location: Day Academy, Homestead, PA

Devereux/TCV Community Services is Hiring for an Instructional Support Specialist for its Day Academy in Homestead, PA!

As an Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

Devereux/TCV Community Services in Homestead, PA provides programs and services for children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and dual diagnoses. This position will support the teacher’s direction by providing assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients. You will assist in the implementation of a basic educational programming and performing duties as directed by the building administrator or classroom teacher inclusive of individual tutoring or one-on-one support for a student with special needs.

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!

We Offer:

• Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios.
• Opportunities to work with children with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential.
• Time off benefits that include accrued paid personal days and accrued health management leave.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Associate degree in a related discipline from an accredited school/college required.

EXPERIENCE

Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues.

Qualifications:

• A valid PA Driver’s License preferred.
• State Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, required.
• Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
• Have a strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs.

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