<p>Description</p> <p>Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children within educational environment that is focused on the most current treatment interventions in the area of Autism? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?</p> <p>Being a Teacher Assistant at Devereux has its advantages!</p> <p>As a Teacher Assistant you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.</p> <p>Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)</p> <p>Every day as a Teacher Assistant you will....</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ensure student safety</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in establishing classroom environments that is conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors</p> </li><li> <p>Work with the Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs individually and in small groups</p> </li><li> <p>Perform ongoing data collection and record keeping as directed by Special Education Teacher</p> </li><li> <p>Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives</p> </li></ul> <p>You will be offered:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Compensation: $41,600 - $47, 424 annually (based upon experience)</p> </li><li> <p>$1,000 Sign - On Bonus</p> </li><li> <p>Training, growth and development opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>A great team environment!</p> </li><li> <p>BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days)mydevereuxbenefits.org</p> </li><li> <p>ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program</p> </li></ul> <p>Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student.</p> <p>#Sponsored</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Special Education preferred.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders preferred.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Posted Date <em>24 hours ago</em> <em>(3/19/2025 12:15 PM)</em></p> <p><em>Requisition ID</em> <em>2025-43219</em></p> <p><em>Category</em> <em>Education</em></p> <p><em>Position Type</em> <em>Full-Time</em></p> <p><em>Remote</em> <em>No</em></p> <p>The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.</p>