Instructional Support Specialist - CARES School

Do you enjoy working with students diagnosed with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with students Monday – Friday during normal school hours and no weekends? Are you seeking an opportunity with unlimited growth potential?

If you answered YES to these questions, then consider joining our team as a FT OR PT 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
• 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

You will be offered:

• Full Time Compensation: $17.50 - $19.95(based upon experience and education)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday
  -Friday, 8am-4pm (52-week year-round position)
• Part Time Compensation: $19.50 - $22.23 (based upon experience and education)
• Schedule:
  
  Up to 32 hours per week with flexibility during school hours
• School environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days)

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.

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EDUCATION: High School Diploma required. Associates Degree or completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university preferred.

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

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.

To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality…