Instructional Support Specialist-Brandywine School

About the role

Being a Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages. You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. This position will support teacher's direction by providing assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients. You will assist in the implementation of a basic educational programming and performing duties as directed by the building administrator or classroom teacher inclusive of individual tutoring or one-on-one support for a student with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of youth in the school
• Provide assistance with academic, social and behavioral needs
• Support the teacher and administration's direction while supporting youth and reporting progress daily
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

Requirements

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)
• Pay rate: $17.50-$19.95 (based upon education and experience)
• Tuition Assistance for those seeking higher education

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required. Associates Degree or completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues preferred.

Benefits

• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days)
• mydeveuxbenefits.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.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay rate: $17.50-$19.95 (based upon education and experience)
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)

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.
• At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework.
• 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

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and welfare program
• 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

EEO

Devereux is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.