Instructional Support Specialist- The Mapleton 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

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

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of special education and behavioral healthcare principles

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare program
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

Pay

$17.50-$19.95 (based upon education and experience)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)