Instructional Support Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost benefits

Daytime hours

Weekends, holidays and school breaks

Job summary

Devereux/TCV Community Services in Homestead, PA is hiring an Instructional Support Specialist to assist the teacher with academic, social, and behavioral needs of students with disabilities. The role supports basic educational programming and one-on-one tutoring under classroom supervision.

The position offers a consistent daytime schedule of 35 hours per week, with low student-to-staff ratios and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related discipline required.
• Minimum of two (2) 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.
• Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
• Have a strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher’s direction by providing assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned students.
• Assist in the implementation of basic educational programming.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring or support for students with special needs.

Skills

Flexible

Patient

Energetic

Creative

Education

Associate degree in related discipline

Job description

Description

Position: Instructional Support Specialist

Hourly Rate: $21.00

Location: Day Academy, Homestead, PA

Enjoy a consistent daytime schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, following the TCV Day Academy school calendar, including school breaks and holidays.

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

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.

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

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.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits
• Daytime Hours
• Weekends, holidays, and school breaks off

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

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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

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.

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.org to 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.