Instructional Assistant - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Are you ready to help youth feel better and in more control of their emotions while in the classroom? Do you want to learn from our award-winning team?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining The Center for Effective Schools team as a paraprofessional.

Being an Instructional Assistant at Devereux has its advantages

As an Instructional Assistant (emotional support) you will work with middle school and high school 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 students by 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. Support 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 and the degree of threat to the safety of the student and 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 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 research. The CES is a division of Devereux’s 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 www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

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.

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• • 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
  • Time-Off Benefits (TOB) – Starting on the first day of employment, full-time employees earn generous Time-off Benefits based on accrual and years of service. Employees with up to two years of service are eligible to accrue up to 24 days per fiscal year. (Note: The number of days off increases with years of service.
  • 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 1,000 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) mydevereuxbenefits.org
  • Robust Referral Bonus program

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Education: Associate's degree, or Credential of Competency or 2 years postsecondary training OR high school diploma

Experience: Working as an instructional assistant/paraprofessional in a special education classroom preferred.