Instructional Support Specialist - CARES School
Instructional Support Specialist - CARES School
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Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children within educational environment that is focused on the most current treatment interventions in the area of Autism Do you want to join a multidisciplinary team with a strengthsbased approach emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports If you answered YES to either of these questions then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being an Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux has its advantages! As an Instructional Support Specialist you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
Shift: MondayFriday 8am4pm 52 week year round position)
Every day as an Instructional Support Specialist you will:
- Assist in establishing classroom environments that is conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors
- Responsible for the childrens welfare safety and location at all times including during arrival and dismissal
- Work with the Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs individually and in small groups
- Perform ongoing data collection and record keeping as directed by Special Education Teacher
- Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives
You will be offered:
- Payrate: $17.50 $19.95(based upon experience and education)
- Sign on Bonus $1000 Sign on bonus for external applicants only)
- An Environment that is supportive educational and clinically focused.
- Opportunity to work directly with children diagnosed with Autism 1:1 within a structured classroom environment with Special Education Teachers Behavior Analyst and Autism professionals.
- You will increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized.
- BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT 1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits
- ASCEND Career Accelerator Program
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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Qualifications
EDUCATION: High School Diploma required. Associates Degree or completion of two years of postsecondary 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 zerotolerance 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
