Elementary Instructional Assistant

About the role

Make a Difference in a Student's Life Every Day! Join Devereux Education Services (DESS) as an Instructional Assistant supporting elementary students with autism support needs in the Neshaminy School District.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain classroom policies and procedures, while assisting students by modeling appropriate behavior, providing emotional support, and adopting a patient and friendly attitude.
• Assist in the implementation of students’ individualized education program (IEP) and positive behavior support plan (PBSP) as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with student personal needs, when required, including medical needs in conjunction with the school-based health or nursing staff.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Understand team goals and own role within the team.
• Support team decisions and cooperate with others within and outside the team.
• Utilize crisis physical intervention techniques under the direction of the teacher and as appropriate to the setting and the degree of threat to the safety of the student and others.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience in an educational setting required.
• Experience with individuals with autism and/or other special education populations preferred.

Benefits

Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members, and domestic partners. Eligible employees may start benefits after 30 days of employment.

• 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 (accrual starts on first day).
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Life and accident coverage (voluntary/employee-paid supplemental options available).
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Devereux also offers ASCEND, a career accelerator program providing career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills development, and financial assistance including tuition and student loan repayment.

Pay

$21 to $24.50 per hour based on education, experience, and/or RBT certification.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:20 am – 3:35 pm. This is a full-time, 10-month position aligned with the school calendar, with opportunities for an extended school year program during summer break.

About Devereux Education Services (DESS)

DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming, as well as direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight, and leadership in behavioral healthcare since 1912. It operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs impacting over 10,000 children, adults, and their families annually, with nearly 6,500 employees across the country. The mission: to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences, including autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care.