Assistant Teacher II (Southern MD Campus-California, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; California (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher II to support teachers and implement instruction per each student’s IEP.

The role includes aiding with adapting instruction to meet academic, medical, developmental, and tech needs, and possibly assuming teacher duties during absences. The position emphasizes collaboration with the supervising teacher, PCM training, and experience with developmental disabilities to foster a positive school experience for students in a specialized

Qualifications

• PCM training and certification at Practitioner level or higher is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of instruction per IEP in collaboration with a supervising teacher.
• Prepare for and participate in parent conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assume responsibilities during after school emergencies including supervision and documentation.
• Support curricular and extracurricular activities and events that promote a positive school climate.
• Complete instructional duties as assigned by supervising teachers and administrators.
• Provide independent instruction and classroom management in the absence of the supervising teacher.
• Implement behavioral protocols during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Use instructional time professionally per guidelines and participate in in-service trainings.

Skills

PCM training

Student behavior support

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 Program

s 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

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 $17.77/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $28.99/Hr.

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