Instructional Support Specialist - Landenberg School

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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 an Instructional Support Specialist in our Devereux Day Academy located in Landenberg, PA.

You will work with 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 basic educational programming and perform duties as directed by the building administrator or classroom teacher, including individual tutoring or one‑on‑one support for a student with special needs.

• Ensure the health and safety of the students.
• Provide assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs.
• Support the teacher and administration’s direction while supporting youth and reporting progress daily.
• Reinforce PBIS goals and objectives.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 8am‑4pm (52 week year‑round position).
• Pay Rate: $17.50–$19.95/hr (based upon education and experience).
• Tuition Assistance for those seeking higher education.
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (first day of the 30 days) – mydevereuxbenefits.org.
• ASCEND – Career Accelerator Program.

Devereux Day Academy is a private academic school program located in Landenberg, PA, licensed to serve students in grades K‑12 who have been identified with emotional disturbance, behavioral and cognitive differences. The program also assists children with autism, intellectual disabilities, and speech and language impairments. The core curriculum aligns with Pennsylvania Core Standards and partner school districts’ curricula, focusing on differentiated instruction, evidence‑based instructional strategies, and rigorous learning expectations.

Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). A multidisciplinary team—including parents or guardians—regularly reviews the plan to discuss progress and adjust goals. The program emphasizes a program‑wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW‑PBIS) system that promotes and rewards positive behaviors and prevents negative behaviors.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma required. Associate’s 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 is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs that positively impact the lives of more than 10,000 children, adults, and families each year. Our mission is to unlock and nurture human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences.

• Medical (including telemedicine), 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, voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.