Assistant Teacher $1,000 Hiring Incentive (Southern Maryland Campus-California, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; California (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in special education seeks an Assistant Teacher II to support the academic and developmental needs of students. This role involves assisting with IEP implementation and fulfilling teacher duties in their absence. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience with children with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of instruction in accordance with students’ IEPs.
• Provide independent instruction and classroom management in the absence of the supervising teacher.
• Prepare for and participate in parent conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Student supervision

Behavioral protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Teacher II will support the teachers who serve a varied population of students. The incumbent assists with the implementation of the program as outlined in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of each student and assists with adapting instruction that meets the individual academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students. This position will fulfill all teacher duties and responsibilities in the periodic absence of the teacher, and may be expected to assume all teacher duties during extended absences of a teacher.

Southern Maryland Campus of Kennedy Krieger School Programs serves students in grades K-8 who are working toward a high school diploma and students aged 5-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.

We are a nonpublic special education day program. We operate on an 11-month program schedule.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with the implementation of instruction in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) in cooperation with a supervising teacher, using effective strategies for academic and behavioral success.

2. Prepare for and participate in parent conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.

3. Assume responsibilities during after school emergencies including but not limited to student supervision, phone communication, and written documentation.

4. Provide support and leadership for curricular and extra-curricular activities, special events, and projects that support student-life and promote a positive school experience.

5. Complete instructional-related duties as assigned by supervising teachers and administrators.

6. Provide independent instruction, supervision, and classroom management in the absence of the supervising teacher.

7. Implement behavioral protocols and assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times.

8. Utilize instructional and non-instructional times in a professional manner in keeping with administrative guidelines.

9. Participate in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings in a professional and collegial manner.

10. Assist with the implementation of technology in instructional design and delivery in accordance with supervising teacher’s directions.

Qualifications

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training will be provided by the department, according to the individual program requirements. Employee must achieve and maintain certification (at the “Practitioner” level or higher) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

Minimum pay range

USD $34,811.00/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $56,444.00/Yr.

Vacancy ID 11239

Pos. Category Special Education

Job Location : Street 44219 Airport Road

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-California

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name Special Education - Southern MD Campus

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet