SPED Instructional Assistant - Emotional Support

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Saddleback Valley Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) to work with students with special needs. Reporting to the Emotional Support Special Education Teacher, you will support policies, model appropriate behavior, provide emotional support, and help implement IEPs.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 3:30pm. Devereux offers a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days, including health care, retirement

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain classroom policies and procedures, modeling appropriate behavior and providing emotional support.
• Assist in implementing students' IEPs and PBSPs as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with student personal needs, including medical needs in conjunction with health staff.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs.
• Understand team goals and support team decisions; collaborate with others.
• Utilize crisis physical intervention techniques under supervision as appropriate.

Skills

Emotional support

Crisis intervention

Behavior modeling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Saddleback Valley Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) to work with students with special needs. Reporting to the Emotional Support Special Education Teacher, you will support policies, model appropriate behavior, provide emotional support, and help implement IEPs.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 3:30pm. Devereux offers a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days, including health care, retirement