School-Based Behavior Assistant — Mon-Fri 8–4, 52 Weeks

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Lower Providence Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Great team environment

Benefit eligibility after 30 days

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Devereux Day School in Audubon, PA. The role focuses on direct behavioral intervention for students within a 52-week program, collaborating with Special Education Teachers to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (Special Education preferred) and prior experience with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Special Education preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders preferred.
• Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies to reduce risk in our organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety.
• Assist in establishing classroom environments conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors.
• Work with Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs individually and in small groups.
• Perform ongoing data collection and record keeping as directed by the Special Education Teacher.

Skills

Experience with ID/DD

Behavioral intervention

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education preferred

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Devereux Day School in Audubon, PA. The role focuses on direct behavioral intervention for students within a 52-week program, collaborating with Special Education Teachers to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (Special Education preferred) and prior experience with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.