Instructional Assistant
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Working in Reading Public School District
Starting at $21/hour up to $25/hour pending higher education and experience in the field or RBT certification
This is an Open Continuous Job Announcement with a closing date of August 11 2025
Resumes may be pulled two weeks after the Job Announcement opening date and as vacancies occur.
Being an Instructional Assistant at Devereux has its advantages
As an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) you will work with students with emotional support (ES) needs within the Reading School District. Reporting to the Emotional Support Special Education Teacher among other duties this position will:
- Support and maintain classroom policies and procedures while assisting studentsby modeling appropriate behavior providing emotional support and adopting a patient and friendly attitude.
- Assist in the implementation of students individualized education program (IEP) and positive behavior support plan (PBSP) as directed by the teacher.
- Assist with student personal needs when required including medical needs in conjunction with the school-based health or nursing staff.
- Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
- Understand team goals and own role within the team decisions and cooperates with others within and outside the team.
- Utilize crisis physical intervention techniques under the direction of the teacher and as appropriate tothe setting andthe degree of threat to the safety of thestudentand others.
This position is aligned with the school calendar and is a full-time role covering a 10-month period and opportunites for extended school year program in summer break.
Shift: Monday-Friday following Reading School District Hours
The Center for Effective Schools (CES) is a non-profit research and training center dedicated to building the capacity of schools and other child-serving institutions to better serve children and adolescents with and at risk for developing emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). This mission is accomplished through training consultation and applied CESis a division of Devereuxs Institute of Clinical and Professional Training and Research. Established in 1999 the CES is located in King of Prussia PA just outside of Philadelphia. From its inception the primary focus of the organization was and continues to be addressing the needs of children with and at risk for EBD and their families by promoting effective practices informed by scientific evidence to improve lives. Learn more at .
The CES utilizes an indirect service delivery approach whether working at the individual or systems level. The theoretical foundation of this work is based in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support and to the extent possible delivered within a preventative or early intervening framework.
Click on the following link to see why we are a great place to work:
- ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program will help pay back student loans pay upfront for continued education and assist with PSLF program)
- We are offering RBT training and competency assessment support with RBT certification registration reimbursement through Devereux Ascend.
- Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
- Fun fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process.
- Paid Training and Certification Renewal and Professional Development
- A collaborative and supportive environment.
- Opportunities to work directly with students alongside educators and behavior analysts within a structured classroom environment.
- Convenient Monday through Friday work schedule
- Extended school year opportunities
- Retirement Save for your future with a 403(b) retirement account through TIAA. Devereux provides a 3% contribution and a possible discretionary match after a waiting period and a minimum of 1000 hours worked. Employees may contribute on a voluntary basis as of the first day of employment. TIAA also offers access to financial planning tools and advisors.
- BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days)
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High School diploma or GED requiredAssociates degreepreferred
- Working as an instructional assistant in a special education classroom with students with behavior disorders 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
