Part-Time Instructional Support Specialist
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Part-Time Instructional Support Specialist
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Nonprofit providing clinical behavioral healthcare services
Do you enjoy utilizing your skills to impact children and adolescents in a classroom setting? Are you looking for a collaborative environment to share your passion for helping others?
If you answered, Yes, then consider working as a PT Instructional Support Specialist in our Devereux Brandwine School, located in Glenmoore, PA!
Being a PT Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. This position will support teacher's direction by providing assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients. You will assist in the implementation of a basic educational programming and performing duties as directed by the building administrator or classroom teacher inclusive of individual tutoring or one-on-one support for a student with special needs.
Pay rate: $19.50 - $22.23/hr (based upon experience)
Schedule: Up to 32 hours per week with flexibility during the hours that school is in session
Every day as a PT Instructional Support Specialist you will:
You will be offered:
The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.
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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 healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Compensation: 19.5 to 22.23 (USD)
Nonprofit providing clinical behavioral healthcare services
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a large nonprofit that delivers behavioral healthcare through a nationwide network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs for children, adults, and families. It supports autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care by providing integrated services across clinics, schools, community settings, and foster care programs. Its scale, long history (founded in 1912), servant-leadership culture, and a dedicated ASCEND career program distinguish it from others by combining service delivery with staff development. The goal is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing the potential of people with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive differences.
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