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

Kennedy Krieger Institute; California (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Southern Maryland Campus seeks an Assistant Teacher II to support teachers and implement IEP-driven instruction for students in grades K-8 and ages 5-21 pursuing diplomas or certificates. The role includes behavior support, supervision, and collaboration with families, staff, and specialists in a nonpublic special education day program operating on an 11-month schedule.

Bachelor's degree required with prior experience with developmental disabilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
• PCM training and Practitioner level certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing instruction per IEP with supervising teacher.
• Prepare for and participate in parent conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provide supervision and documentation during after-school emergencies.
• Support curricular and extracurricular activities and events.
• 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.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Assist with implementing technology in instruction per directions.

Skills

Instruction implementation

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

• 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.
• Prepare for and participate in parent conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assume responsibilities during after school emergencies including but not limited to student supervision, phone communication, and written documentation.
• Provide support and leadership for curricular and extra-curricular activities, special events, and projects that support student-life and promote a positive school experience.
• Complete instructional-related duties as assigned by supervising teachers and administrators.
• Provide independent instruction, supervision, and classroom management in the absence of the supervising teacher.
• Implement behavioral protocols and assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Utilize instructional and non-instructional times in a professional manner in keeping with administrative guidelines.
• Participate in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings in a professional and collegial manner.
• 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.

USD $17.77/Hr.

USD $28.99/Hr.