Instructional Assistant

Devereux • Reading, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Working in Reading Public School District - Elementary School Assignment. Interviewing for fall 2026, position starts 08/10/2026. Starting at $21/hour up to $26.50/hour pending higher education and experience in the field or RBT certification. Being an Instructional Assistant at Devereux has its advantages. As an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) you will work with students with emotional support (ES) needs within the Reading School District. Reporting to the Emotional Support Special Education Teacher, among other duties, this position will: 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. Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned. Understand team goals and own role within the team. Support team decisions and cooperates 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. This position is aligned with the school calendar and is a full-time role covering a 10-month period and opportunities for extended school year program in summer break. Schedule: M-F: 7:45-3:15pm. About DESS: DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming. We also offer direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED required
• Associates degree preferred
• Working as an instructional assistant in a special education classroom with students with behavior disorders preferred

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred
• Working as an instructional assistant in a special education classroom with students with behavior disorders preferred
• RBT certification

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.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Understand team goals and own role within the team.
• Support team decisions and cooperates 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree