Classroom Assistant (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Powder Mill campus in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities in the classroom and during activities, implementing IEPs and BIPs and adapting instruction to individual needs. This role emphasizes data collection, safety, and collaboration with teachers to foster independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, applying ABA and PBIS strategies, managing behavior, helping with daily living skills, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in education, special education, or related area preferred.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and assessment for students with developmental disabilities.
• Adhere to behavioral plans and PBIS as written.
• Collect and record data in a timely manner.
• Support students with daily living skills and medical needs.
• May drive Institute vans for transportation.
• Follow classroom routines and use behavior management strategies.

Skills

ABA PBIS

IEP support

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in education or related area (preferred)

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. Powder Mill (Beltsville, MD) campus of Kennedy Krieger School serves students in grades 2-8 who are working toward a high school diploma, and students aged 7-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.

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.

Minimum pay range

USD $16.95/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $23.31/Hr.