What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant position at Devereux?
Working in Reading Public School District - Elementary School Assignment
Interviewing for fall 2026, position starts 08/10/2026
Starting at $21/hour up to $26.50/hour pending higher education and experience in the field or RBT certification
Being an Instructional Assistant at Devereux has its advantages
As An Instructional Assistant (emotional Support) You Will Work With 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:
Schedule: M-F: 7:45-3:15pm
About DESS:
DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming. We also offer direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts.
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
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
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;
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Interviewing for fall 2026, position starts 08/10/2026
Starting at $21/hour up to $26.50/hour pending higher education and experience in the field or RBT certification
Being an Instructional Assistant at Devereux has its advantages
As An Instructional Assistant (emotional Support) You Will Work With 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.
Schedule: M-F: 7:45-3:15pm
About DESS:
DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming. We also offer direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts.
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
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
- Life and accident coverage
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High School diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred
- Working as an instructional assistant in a special education classroom with students with behavior disorders preferred
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.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Salary : $21 - $27