Instructional Support Specialist - CARES School

Devereux•Downingtown, PA

41d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children within educational environment that is focused on the most current treatment interventions in the area of Autism? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being an Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux has its advantages! As an Instructional Support Specialist you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student.

Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Diploma required.
EXPERIENCE : Previous experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing classroom environments that is conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors
Responsible for the children's welfare, safety, and location at all times, including during arrival and dismissal
Work with the Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs individually and in small groups
Perform ongoing data collection and record keeping as directed by Special Education Teacher
Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

Benefits

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)
Pay-rate: $17.50 - $19.95 (based upon experience and education)
An Environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused.
Opportunity to work directly with children diagnosed with Autism 1:1 within a structured classroom environment with Special Education Teachers, Behavior Analyst and Autism professionals.
You will increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention, functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized.
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days)mydevereuxbenefits.org
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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.