Instructional Support Specialist - School for Integrated Learning
About the role
Every day as an Instructional Support Specialist you will assist the children in your care with their individualized plans for daily life, support the children with classroom activities, ensure the students are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment, and participate in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of the client.
Responsibilities
- Assist the children in their individualized plans for daily life
- Support the children with classroom activities
- Ensure the students are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of the client
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Associates Degree or completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university preferred
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Proficient communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
Qualifications
- Not specified
Skills
- Not specified
Benefits
- Paid Training & Professional Development
- ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
- Opportunities for growth and promotion
- Opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities like Special Olympics, talent shows, and service learning
- Aligned curriculum with Pennsylvania Core Standards and partner school districts
- Individualized educational opportunities tailored to each student's needs
- Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS) philosophy
Pay
$17.50 - $19.95 (based upon experience and education)
Schedule
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. 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.