Assistant Teacher II (Fairmount Rehab Programs)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,955 - 60,296; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking an Assistant Teacher II in Baltimore, MD. The role involves supporting special educators and therapists in a rehabilitation setting, implementing individual education plans, and managing classroom activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least a year in a classroom, and a preference for experience with children who have developmental disabilities. The position offers a salary range of USD 36,955 to USD 60,296.50 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a classroom setting required.
• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP.
• Complete instructional-related duties as assigned.
• Implement behavioral protocols/assignments during instructional times.
• Participate in in-service training and staff meetings.
• Provide support for curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Assist with technology implementation in instruction.
• Identify changes in students' status and report to the nurse.
• Perform direct-care student duties.
• Assist with clerical duties supporting the program.
• Provide independent instruction when the supervising teacher is absent.
• Provide coverage for Rehabilitation Aide/Tech duties.

Skills

Instructional planning

Behavioral management

Classroom management

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Teacher II will support the special educators and therapists who serve a varied population of students in a full-day rehabilitation setting to support the patient’s educational needs during the rehabilitation stay, which may include instruction of work from school, implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if applicable, and support of the rehabilitation treatment plan of each student/patient. The incumbent will assist in adapting instruction to meet the individual academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of students/patients and will be responsible for the general management of the classroom, including arrival, meal, and dismissal times; greeting families; and orienting students/patients to their schedules. The incumbent will be expected to consistently implement behavioral plans and will independently fulfill all teacher duties and responsibilities under the direction of the Educational Transition Therapist as needed.

Responsibilities

• In cooperation with the supervising teacher, plan and implement instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP as well as their rehabilitation and treatment plan, while using effective strategies for academic and behavioral success.
• Complete instructional-related duties as assigned by supervising teachers and administrators.
• Implement behavioral protocols/assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Participate in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings in a professional and collegial manner.
• Provide support and leadership for curricular and extra-curricular activities that promote a positive Fairmount Rehabilitation Program experience.
• Assist with the implementation of technology in instructional design and delivery in accordance with supervising teacher’s directions.
• Identify changes in the physical, health, or emotional status of the students, and report these changes to the nurse.
• Perform direct-care student duties including, but not limited to, assisting with arrival and dismissal, hygiene/dressing needs, daily schedule and communication needs, and facilitating meals.
• Assist with programmatic functions and clerical duties that support the program, to include arranging transportation for students; organizing therapeutic outings; and setting-up, maintaining, and cleaning treatment areas before and after treatment sessions.
• Provide independent instruction, supervision, and classroom management in the absence of the supervising teacher.
• Provide coverage for Rehabilitation Aide/Tech duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Experience: Minimum one year of experience in a classroom setting required.
• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

Pay ranges: USD $36,955.00/Yr. – USD $60,296.50/Yr.