Instructional Support Specialist-Brandywine School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; West Whiteland Township (Chester County); On-site; USD 24,108 - 27,483; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health and Welfare Program

Generous time-off

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is hiring an Instructional Support Specialist in West Chester, PA to impact children and adolescents positively. This rewarding role involves providing individualized support to students with special needs, working closely with teachers to implement educational programming, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Devereux offers a professional development program, competitive pay, and extensive health benefits after 30 days of employment. Apply now to join a dedicated team focused on transforming lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree or completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Previous experience in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of youth in the school.
• Assist with academic, social, and behavioral needs.
• Support teacher and administration with daily reporting.
• Reinforce PBIS goals and objectives.

Skills

Assisting with academic needs

Behavioral support

Collaboration with teachers

Following PBIS goals

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree or 2 years post-secondary education

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) in our Devereux Brandywine School, located in West Chester, PA.

Being an Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. This position will support 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.

Every day as an Instructional Support Specialist you will:

• Ensuring the health and safety of youth in the school
• Provide assistance with academic, social and behavioral needs.
• Support the teacher and administration's direction while supporting youth and reporting progress daily.
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

You will be offered:

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)
• Pay rate: $17.50-$19.95 (based upon education and experience)
• Tuition Assistance for those seeking higher education
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma required. Associates Degree or completion of two years of post‑secondary education from an accredited college or university preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues preferred.

Benefits

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