Classroom Assistant $1,000 Hiring Incentive (LEAP-Greenspring Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Classroom Assistant to support students with developmental disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will collaborate with educators to implement individualized educational plans, utilize behavior management strategies, and promote student independence. The position emphasizes hands-on learning and community engagement, allowing students to develop essential life skills. Join a dedicated team focused on fostering growth and independence in a supportive educational environment. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and assessment for students with disabilities.
• Implement behavioral plans and manage classroom routines.
• Support skill acquisition and promote peer interactions.

Skills

Behavior Management Strategies

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Communication Skills

Daily Living Skills Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Education or Special Education

Tools

Technology in Instructional Design

Job description

Overview

The Classroom Assistant provides direct support in a classroom setting to students with developmental disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral challenges. Work in collaboration to implement behavioral, instructional, socio-emotional, daily living skills, and/or medical protocols under the oversight of behavior specialists, classroom teacher/administrators, and related service providers.

At the Lifeskills and Education for Students with Autism and Pervasive Behavioral Challenges (LEAP) Program, our mission is to ensure each of our students gains the independence and skills necessary to fully participate in school, community, workplace, and home life.

Our specialized autism program is a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

We offer a range of educational and therapeutic services for students with complex academic, communication, social, and behavioral needs. Our program emphasizes the development of lifelong skills through an active approach to learning, including participation in community and work-based learning opportunities that allow them to apply skills outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with instruction and assessment for students with developmental disabilities and/or emotional and behavioral challenges in accordance with student IEP and the Common Core State Curriculum.

2. Adhere to behavioral plans/protocols as written. Utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as indicated.

3. Effectively use behavior management strategies and implement approved physical intervention procedures (i.e., transportation/escort and immobilization/restraint) as trained.

4. Work directly with assigned student to support skill acquisition (i.e., academic and social-emotional); assist with daily living skills and medical needs (i.e., toileting, hygiene, meals, lifting/carrying students with physical disabilities); and support behavior management in one-to-one (1:1), group, school, and community settings.

5. Promote and support peer interactions, generalization of student skills across settings, and work to foster student independence.

6. Modify academic, socioemotional, and behavioral tasks and materials to meet student needs/abilities as outlined by the teacher and Behavior Resource team.

7. Accurately collect and record all data in a timely and prescribed manner.

8. Follow classroom routines as outlined by the teacher and enact proactive classroom management strategies.

9. Follow student fitness routines (to include pool and water-based activities) as outlined by the school program.

10. Organize, prepare, and use school materials to support student learning and assist with the implementation of technology in instructional design and delivery.

11. Actively engage in classroom and team meetings, supervision meetings, in-service trainings, and school-wide events as assigned.

12. May be required to safely drive and operate Institute vans to transport students and staff members, as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required.

Associate’s degree in education, special education, or related area preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

RELATED TRAINING:

PCM or CPI 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 for PCM) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

Minimum pay range

USD $30,458.00/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $47,531.00/Yr.