Autism Therapy Assistant - Flexible Scheduling

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Therapy Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols under the supervision of licensed staff.

The role involves interacting with children to foster language, social, and self-regulation skills and collecting progress data. Responsibilities include assisting with materials, classroom organization, parent communication, and data entry, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College classes in Psychology, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Experience as a paraprofessional with young children with autism and implementing treatment protocols in a classroom or childcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out instructional programs as outlined by the Speech Language Pathologists.
• Effectively implement behavior management strategies according to trained procedures.
• Assist in data management functions to include data collection and data entry.
• Provide basic care needs of students during groups and parent meetings.
• Prepare and lead specified activities during groups.
• Assist in the development of therapeutic materials.
• Clean, organize, and maintains the classroom.
• Support planning, preparation and staffing for supplemental programming.
• Participate in parent awareness and training activities.
• Complete medical, behavioral, and other in-service training as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children

Behavior management

Education

High School diploma

College classes in psychology/education

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Therapy Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols under the supervision of licensed staff.

The role involves interacting with children to foster language, social, and self-regulation skills and collecting progress data. Responsibilities include assisting with materials, classroom organization, parent communication, and data entry, with opportunities for professional development and