Instructional Support Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan debt assistance

Paid personal days

Job summary

Devereux/TCV Community Services is hiring a dedicated Instructional Support Specialist for its Day Academy in Homestead, PA. This role supports teachers by aiding academic, social, and behavioral needs of students with developmental disabilities and complex needs.

Requirements include an Associate degree and at least two years in related settings, plus clearances. The position offers a pathway to ASCEND career development and benefits focused on health and education support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum two years in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting.
• PA Driver’s License preferred.
• State Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher direction by assisting with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned students.
• Assist in implementing basic educational programming and provide tutoring or one-on-one support.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive classroom with a focus on student potential.

Skills

Patience

Energetic

Creativity

Sense of humor

Education

Associate degree in related discipline

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.

Company Overview

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.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

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.