Devereux Job Fair: Thursday, November 19th 2026

Devereux•Norristown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux is hiring Instructional Support Specialists for Devereux Day Academy, a private academic school program in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The program serves students in grades K–8 with disabilities including intellectual disability, autism, emotional disturbance, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairment. Its curriculum aligns with the Pennsylvania Core Standards and partner school district curricula, using differentiated instruction, evidence-based instructional strategies, and rigorous learning expectations to support student engagement, success, and smooth transitions. The role is in a multidisciplinary, strengths-based environment emphasizing positive behavior supports, with small classes and low student-to-staff ratios. The position is suited to candidates new to the field and offers training, professional development, and career growth opportunities. The job fair is scheduled for November 19, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Norristown Public Library; interviews will take place in the community room. Candidates must complete new-hire orientation and achieve 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches. The work involves substantial walking, sitting, and standing; some lifting or managing resistance during physical intervention techniques; occasional computer and office equipment use; and occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. The work environment is generally indoors in adequately lighted and ventilated areas, with some temperature fluctuation, use of protective equipment, possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and some physical involvement in Safe and Positive Approaches.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
Education acquired outside the United States requires an approved education evaluation for employment.
Must complete the required new-hire orientation class.
Must possess a valid license.
Must be able to achieve 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.
Ability to perform significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing, and some lifting or managing resistance related to physical intervention techniques, potentially involving 75–100 pounds or more.
One year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults is preferred, but is listed as a minimum employment qualification.
Empathy, teamwork, strong written and verbal communication, energy, creativity, understanding of behavior-management and positive-reinforcement theories, and a strong passion for helping children and adolescents with special needs.

Nice To Haves

One year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Experience or interest suited to a supportive teaching environment with small classes and low student-to-staff ratios.

Responsibilities

Support the education and development of children and adolescents with special needs.
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team using a strengths-based approach and positive behavior supports.
Use behavior-management and positive-reinforcement approaches while serving as a positive role model.
Complete required new-hire orientation and demonstrate 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.
Occasionally drive Devereux vehicles for business purposes.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including telemedicine, preventative care, and mental health services, for eligible employees.
Dental insurance.
Prescription drug coverage.
Student loan debt assistance.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
Paid training and professional development.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.