Instructional Support Specialist - CARES School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,624; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training & Professional Development

Growth and Promotion Opportunities

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Comprehensive health and welfare program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a PT Instructional Support Specialist in Downingtown, PA to work with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. The role requires assisting students with their individualized plans, supporting classroom activities, and ensuring a safe, clean environment. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and experience in special education or behavioral healthcare. Benefits include competitive pay from $19.50 to $22.23 per hour, paid training, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree or 2 years post-secondary education preferred.
• Previous experience in special education or behavioral healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in care with their daily life plans.
• Support children with classroom activities.
• Ensure students are safe, healthy, and in a clean environment.
• Participate in planning and documentation of programs.

Skills

Assist children with individualized plans

Support classroom activities

Ensure safety and health

Participate in program documentation

Education

High School Diploma (required)

Associates Degree or 2 years of post-secondary education (preferred)

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children within an educational environment that is focused on the most current treatment interventions in the area of Autism? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our team as a PT Instructional Support Specialist at the School for Integrated Learning located in West Chester, PA.

Hours: Up to 32 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible hours during the time the children are in the school

Every day as a PT Instructional Support Specialist you will:

• Assist the children in your care with their individualized plans for daily life.
• Support the children with classroom activities
• Ensure the students are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of the client.

You will be offered:

• Pay-rate: $19.50 - $22.23 (based upon experience and education)
• Schedule: Up to 32 hours per week with flexibility during the hours that school is in session
• Growth and Promotion Opportunities
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student.

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