Assist children with special needs in implementing individualized plans for daily life and classroom activities. Participate in the planning and documentation of programs to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of students.
Description Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with special needs?
Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?
If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our team as an Instructional Support Specialist at the School for Integrated Learning located in West Chester, PA.
Every day as an Instructional Support Specialist you will...
Assist the children in your care with their individualized plans for daily life.
Support the children with classroom activities Ensure the students are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of the client.
You will be offered: Pay-rate:$17.50 - $19.95 (based upon experience and education) Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position) A great team environment!
Growth and Promotion Opportunities Paid Training & Professional Development ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program The School for Integrated Learning focuses on building upon the unique strengths of each student.
Our school strives to offer a breadth of opportunities for students to express themselves and find personal levels of accomplishment through activities such as: Special Olympics, talent shows and school dances, student government, peer mentoring, service learning, community gardening, and employment education, both in the classroom and in the community.
The goal of the School for Integrated Learning is to create individualized educational opportunities that enable each student to live as a positive, healthy and socially-connected individual in his or her community.
The School for Integrated Learning is licensed to serve students in grades K-12 who have been identified with the following primary disabilities: behavioral and cognitive differences, autism, intellectual disabilities and speech and language impairments.
The core curriculum has been aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards, as well as the curricula of our partner school districts.
This 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.
The goal of the curriculum is to provide students with learning experiences that foster increased engagement and success through differentiated instruction, evidence-based instructional strategies, and rigorous learning expectations.
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.
A multi-disciplinary team, including the individual’s parent(s) or guardian, regularly reviews the plan to discuss challenges, progress and adjustments to goals as appropriate.
A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. #Sponsored
EDUCATION: High School Diploma required. Associates Degree or completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university preferred. EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills. 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 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; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
A high school diploma is required, while an associate degree and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities are preferred. Candidates must possess proficient communication and computer skills.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, instructional support roles in school settings are typically in demand where schools need help serving students with diverse learning needs. This type of position can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who combine strong communication, computer, and multitasking skills with experience supporting developmental disabilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and if you apply, be ready to connect your experience to student support and classroom teamwork.