Instructional Assistant
UHS
Summary
We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Instructional Assistant to support our ASD Program at our Lifeworks Day School in Levittown, PA for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year.
Job description
The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provide classroom management assistance to teacher when working with students on an individual basis as well as the entire class.
- Reinforce material already introduced by the teacher to the class.
- Provide educational assistance to students on a one to one basis.
- Completes tasks assigned by teacher pertaining to classroom environment, educational materials, and other operational functions in the classroom, i.e. grading papers, researching materials, phone calls, point sheet tabulation, etc.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years related college course work or Associate Degree.
- Prior experience working with adolescent with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- 401(K) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.