Instructional Support Specialist

Location: Day Academy, Homestead, PA

About the role

Devereux/TCV Community Services provides programs and services for children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and dual diagnoses. This position supports the teacher’s direction by providing assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients. You will assist in the implementation of basic educational programming and perform duties as directed by the building administrator or classroom teacher, including individual tutoring or one-on-one support for students with special needs.

As an Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher’s direction by assisting with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients
• Implement basic educational programming as directed by the building administrator or classroom teacher
• Provide individual tutoring or one-on-one support for students with special needs

Schedule

Enjoy a consistent daytime schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, following the TCV Day Academy school calendar, including school breaks and holidays.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in a related discipline from an accredited school/college required.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues.

Requirements

• Valid PA Driver’s License preferred
• State Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances required
• Flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor
• Strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs

Benefits

• Quality low-cost benefits (eligible after 30 days of employment)
• Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Generous time-off (accruing from the first day)
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Voluntary/employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance/work-life balance program

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org for more details.

Pay

Hourly rate: $21.00

About the organization

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.

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.

Career development

Devereux offers ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed for behavioral healthcare workers. ASCEND provides career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills development, and financial assistance, including tuition and student loan repayment.