Instructional Support Specialist - CARES School
About The Position
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. This role is for an Instructional Support Specialist working at our Devereux CARES School located in Downingtown, PA. Every day as an Instructional Support Specialist you will support the students with all classroom activities, ensure student safety, and participate in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the students. You will also support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives.
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
- Support the students with all classroom activities
- Ensure student safety
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the students
- Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives
Benefits
- 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 (start accruing 1st day)
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- 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
High school or GED
