Paraprofessional
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with youth within their school system to help them manage their emotions in a positive way? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports? Are you ready to learn from the best?
If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining The Center for Effective Schools team!
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.
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.
We offer:
-A collaborative and supportive environment.
-Opportunities to work directly with students alongside educators and behavior analysts within a structured classroom environment.
-Opportunities to increase your professional development and learning.
-A convenient Monday through Friday work schedule.
Click on the following link to see why we are a great place to work: benefits.devereux.org.
Keywords: Special Education, emotional support, education, middle school, high school, IEP, ES, paraprofessional, Autism, ABA, Applied Behavioral Analysis, ASD, Teacher assistant, 1:1, teacher's aid, PA, educational assistant