Child & Youth Care Specialist 2

The Maryland School for the Blind; Maryland; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland School for the Blind in Maryland is seeking a dedicated aide to support students and staff under the direction of the BCBA, implementing ABA-based instructional components and assisting with BIPs, IEPs, and data collection.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, track student progress, manage data entry, and help with daily living skills, sensory needs, and use of assistive tech for a wide age range (3–21).

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete all relevant specialized training programs, beginning with 40 in-person training hours.
• Must demonstrate competency in relevant areas.
• Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Implements and supports instructional components based on ABA.
• Collects student data and assists with data analysis and updating graphs.
• Provides instructional and behavioral support to students.
• Follows the BIP guidelines outlined by the BCBA.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to prepare instructional and behavioral materials.
• Manages data entry and tracks student progress across shifts.
• Assists with daily living skills and travel skills.
• Utilizes augmentative communication devices and assistive technology.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Data analysis

Instructional support

Behavior management

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Computers

iPads

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the direction of program leadership, with direction from the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), supports students and staff and helps facilitate and support individual Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), instructional interventions, and Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs).

Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Implements and supports instructional components based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Utilizes data collection procedures and assists with protocols for data analysis.
• Provides instructional and behavioral support to students.
• Follows established evidence based instructional support and adheres to the terms of the BIP as outlined by the BCBA.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to prepare instructional and behavioral support materials for students.
• Collects student-specific data and provides support to others to assist in tracking student progress and maintaining data; this may include entering data into graphing tools and updating graphs.
• Conducts necessary informal assessments (e.g., preference assessments).
• Attends and presents data at relevant meetings and routinely communicates across shifts.
• Assists with physical behavior management as needed.
• Instructs in the area of daily living skills (to include toileting and other hygiene routines) and leisure.
• Assists students with travel skills and concept development.
• Attends to the students' sensory needs and modifies one’s own behavior and the environment as needed.
• Utilizes augmentative communication devices and schedule systems.
• Uses and assists students with use of computers, iPads, and other forms of technology.
• Works with medically/developmentally/uniquely complex students from ages 3 to 21, with a spectrum of vision loss and additional needs.

Marginal Functions

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Conditions

Equipment Used: Computer/laptop, copy machine, printer, walkie-talkies, instructional and therapeutic material and equipment, adaptive and orthopedic equipment, stopwatch/timers, telephone.

Performance Standard: Must consistently demonstrate competence in all areas of performance set forth by program directors/supervisors.

Work Environment: Multiple indoor and outdoor environments around and off campus, with varying sound, lighting and temperature conditions.

Work Schedule: 37.5 or 40 afternoon/evening hours, Monday through Friday, flextime within the work week is occasionally required, and additional work hours are infrequently assigned. This position follows a 10 or 11-month school schedule.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills And General Abilities

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma. An Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete all relevant specialized training programs, beginning with 40 in-person training hours to be held in August 2023. Staff will be evaluated against an established list of competencies on an annual basis.
• Must demonstrate competency in relevant areas.
• Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, and Google Suite.

After the six months in this position, the employee will have:

• General knowledge of: visual impairment/blindness relative to testing and social-emotional development; behavioral management techniques used with students with multiple disabilities; IDEA regulations and service implications; MSB policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of MSDE regulations regarding the provision of psychological services.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training completed.
• Other similar training as needed.