Special Education Instructional Support Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASCEND program

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Low-cost benefits

Job summary

Devereux/TCV Community Services is hiring an Instructional Support Specialist for its Day Academy in Homestead, PA. The role supports teachers by assisting with academic, social, and behavioral needs of students with intellectual disabilities and autism, providing one-on-one tutoring and implementing educational programming.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week, Mon–Fri) with an hourly rate of $20.90–$24.01, located at Day Academy, Homestead, PA.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related discipline required.
• Minimum two years of experience in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues.
• 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.
• Strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher’s 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 as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with other professionals to support students’ individualized education plans.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Flexibility

Energetic

Sense of humor

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in a related discipline

Job description

Devereux/TCV Community Services is hiring an Instructional Support Specialist for its Day Academy in Homestead, PA. The role supports teachers by assisting with academic, social, and behavioral needs of students with intellectual disabilities and autism, providing one-on-one tutoring and implementing educational programming.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week, Mon–Fri) with an hourly rate of $20.90–$24.01, located at Day Academy, Homestead, PA.