Instructional Support Specialist
About The Position
As an Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Devereux/TCV Community Services in Homestead, PA provides programs and services for children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and dual diagnoses. This position will support the 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. Devereux/TCV is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related discipline from an accredited school/college required.
- Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues.
- A valid PA Driver’s License preferred.
- State Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, required.
- Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
- Have a strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Providing assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients.
- Assisting in the implementation of a basic educational programming
- 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.
Benefits
- Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios.
- Opportunities to work with children with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential.
- Time off benefits that include accrued paid personal days and accrued health management leave.
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
