Instructional Support Specialist-Brandywine School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instructional Support Specialist to join their dedicated team at a renowned educational institution. This role involves providing essential support to students with special needs, ensuring their academic and behavioral success. You will collaborate with teachers and administrators, implementing educational programs tailored to each student's individual goals. With a focus on fostering a positive learning environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents. If you are passionate about education and helping others, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Career Accelerator Program

Health Benefits after 30 days

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in special education or behavioral healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of youth in the school.
• Assist with academic, social, and behavioral needs.
• Support teachers and report progress daily.

Skills

Behavioral Support

Tutoring

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy utilizing your skills to impact children and adolescents in a classroom setting? Are you looking for a collaborative environment to share your passion for helping others?

If you answered Yes, then consider working as an Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) at our Devereux Brandywine School, located in West Chester, PA.

Benefits of being an Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux

You will work with dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. This position supports teachers by assisting with the academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients. You will help implement basic educational programming and perform duties as directed by the building administrator or classroom teacher, including individual tutoring or one-on-one support for students with special needs.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the health and safety of youth in the school
• Providing assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs
• Supporting teachers and administration while supporting youth and reporting progress daily
• Supporting and reinforcing PBIS goals and objectives

We offer:

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52-week, year-round position)
• Pay rate: $17.50-$19.95 (based on education and experience)
• Tuition assistance for those seeking higher education
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (mydevereuxbenefits.org)
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Brandywine School in West Chester, PA, provides education to children at all grade levels using a multi-sensory approach, combining traditional instruction, hands-on learning, independent learning, and technology to individualize student progress. The school emphasizes transition skills from school to career, with a focus on students' success after graduation. Devereux’s private schools offer innovative special education programs that collaborate with families and districts to prepare students for future success. Students may attend as day students or residential treatment residents, each with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) tailored to their goals.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required; an Associate’s Degree or two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Experience: Prior experience in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students exhibiting severe or complex behavioral/emotional issues is preferred.

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and promotes a culture of reporting abuse, cooperating fully with authorities.

Posted Date: 2 days ago (5/5/2025 3:25 PM)

Requisition ID: 2025-44149

Category: Education

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No