Classroom Assistant (High School-Greenspring Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Classroom Assistant for Greenspring Campus High School. The role supports students with disabilities, adheres to IEP goals and uses ABA/PBIS strategies under supervision. You will assist with instruction, adapt materials, collect data, and participate in team meetings and trainings.

The position may involve driving Institute vans and supervising off-campus activities, with a focus on developing pro-social skills and independence in students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree in education or related area preferred.
• Previous experience with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist instruction and assessment for students with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges.
• Adhere to behavioral plans and PBIS, using ABA principles where indicated.
• Effectively use behavior management strategies and approved intervention procedures.
• Support skill acquisition and daily living/medical needs for students, including mobility when needed.
• Collect and record data in a timely, prescribed manner.
• Organize, prepare and use materials; support technology in instructional design.
• Participate in meetings, supervision, trainings and school events.
• May be required to safely drive Institute vans and transport students.

Skills

ABA

PBIS

Data collection

1:1 support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in education

Job description

Overview

The Classroom Assistant serves a varied population of students with disabilities and provides safe and engaging supervision and instruction in the classroom and during off-campus activities. The Classroom Assistant will support students with the development of pro-social behaviors by adhering to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and implementing appropriate behavior management strategies/supports. This position assists with the adaption of instruction to meet the individual, academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the assigned student(s). This staff member will support the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and other various state curriculum. Responsible for group work; teaching Lifeskills and independence; recording data; providing basic medical support; organizing and preparing materials; and participating in meetings and professional development. The incumbent may also drive Institute vans and may engage in water-based activities. At the Kennedy Krieger School: Greenspring Campus High School, our mission is to empower students with diverse abilities to learn and develop lifelong skills while providing a safe and nurturing educational environment staffed by highly skilled, collaborative and dedicated professionals working in partnership with the home, workplace and community.

Our 11-month program focuses on building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. In addition, instruction in art, music, physical education and fitness, health, life and social skills, career exploration and development and vocational skills round out the course of study. We are a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• 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.


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


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


• 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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


• 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.