Instructional Support Specialist - Landenberg School

Devereux•Landenberg, PA

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Support Specialist role at Devereux Day Academy in Landenberg, PA, supports teachers by assisting with the academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients. This position involves implementing basic educational programming and providing one-on-one support to students with special needs, as directed by administrators or teachers. The role is crucial in fostering student success within a specialized educational setting that caters to K-12 students with emotional disturbances, behavioral and cognitive differences, autism, intellectual disabilities, and speech and language impairments. The program aligns with Pennsylvania Core Standards and utilizes differentiated instruction, evidence-based strategies, and rigorous learning expectations, all within the framework of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS).

Requirements

High School Diploma required
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

Ensure the health and safety of the students
Provide assistance with academic, social and behavioral needs
Support the teacher and administration's direction while supporting youth and reporting progress daily
Reinforce PBIS goals and objectives