Teacher Assistant - Brandywine School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligibility after 30 days of E

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking Teacher Assistants to support students at the Brandywine School in West Chester, PA. The role focuses on direct behavioral intervention within an educational setting using PBIS, with a 52-week year schedule and day hours from 8am to 4pm.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, implement IEP-goal strategies, and contribute to a supportive, clinically oriented environment that emphasizes safety, learning, and data-driven progress.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Special Education preferred.
• Experience: Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders preferred.
• Must be 21 years old

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety.
• Assist in establishing classroom environments conducive to learning and guide 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 Special Education Teacher.
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Special Education preferred

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children within educational environment that is focused on the most current behavior interventions and use of PBIS? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Teacher Assistant at Devereux has it's advantages!

As a Teacher Assistant you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA is seeking Teacher Assistants to provide direct behavioral intervention to students. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational, and clinically focused.

* All Teacher Assistant positions are year long 52 week positions*

Every day as a Teacher Assistant you will....

• Ensure student safety
• Assist in establishing classroom environments that is conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors
• Work with the 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 Special Education Teacher
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

You will be offered:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am -4pm
• Compensation: $41,600 - $47, 424 annually (based upon experience)
• Training, growth and development opportunities
• A great team environment!
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands‑on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Special Education preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders preferred.

Must be 21 years old

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

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