Instructional Support Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Homestead, PAOn-sitePart time
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Pay
$21
an hour
Location
Homestead, PA
Work style
On-site
Job type
Part time
Posted
Sep 30
20 days ago
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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Mental health care · 5,001 to 10,000 employees

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.

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What you'll do

  • Support the teacher by assisting with students’ academic, social, and behavioral needs.
  • Help implement educational programming, including individual tutoring or one-on-one support for students with special needs.

What you need

  • A valid PA Driver’s License preferred.
  • State Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, required.
  • Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
  • Have a strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs.
  • Education: an associate degree

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Child Abuse clearancesFBI clearancesspecial educationbehavioral healthcare

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Perks

  • Quality Low-Cost Benefits
  • Daytime Hours
  • school breaks off
  • tuition
  • student loan repayment

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Instructional Support Specialist Posted Date 2 weeks ago (9/30/2026 4:41 PM) Requisition ID 2026-53179 Category Education Position Type Part-Time Remote No Location : City Homestead Location : State/Province PA Location : Country US Description Position: Instructional Support Specialist Hourly Rate: $21.00 Location: Day Academy, Homestead, PA Enjoy a consistent daytime schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, following the TCV Day Academy school calendar, including school breaks and holidays. Devereux/TCV Community Services is Hiring for an Instructional Support Specialist for its Day Academy in Homestead, PA! Devereux/TCV Community Services in Homestead, PA provides programs and services for children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and dual diagnoses. This position will support the teacher’s direction by providing assistance with academic, social, and behavioral needs of assigned clients. You will assist in the implementation of a basic educational programming and performing duties as directed by the building administrator or classroom teacher inclusive of individual tutoring or one-on-one support for a student with special needs. As an Instructional Support Specialist at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios. Opportunities to work with children with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential. Quality Low-Cost Benefits Daytime Hours Weekends, holidays, and school breaks off Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition and student loan repayment! Qualifications EDUCATION: Associate degree in a related discipline from an accredited school/college required. EXPERIENCE : Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid PA Driver’s License preferred. State Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, required. Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor. Have a strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs. 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. #sponsored 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! 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