Classroom Assistant (Southern Maryland Campus-California, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; California (MD); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kennedy Krieger Institute seeks a Classroom Assistant for its Southern Maryland Campus to support students with disabilities in K-8 and young adults up to 21 pursuing a certificate of completion. The role focuses on supervising and instructing in classroom and off-campus activities, adhering to BIPs, and implementing behavior management strategies.

The position supports IEP implementation, data collection, and collaboration in a nonpublic special education day program with 11-month scheduling;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
• PCM or CPI training will be provided by the department.
• May be required to drive Institute vans.

Responsabilités

• Assist with instruction and assessment for students with developmental disabilities.
• Adhere to behavior plans and use ABA/PBIS principles as indicated.
• Record data accurately in a timely manner.
• Organize materials and support technology in instructional delivery.
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and professional development.
• May drive Institute vans to transport students and staff.
• Support tasks related to lifeskills and independence development.

Connaissances

Behavior management

Data collection

Instruction support

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

PCM training

CPI training

Description du poste

Currently offering $1,000 hiring incentive!

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.

Southern Maryland Campus of Kennedy Krieger School Program

s serves students in grades K-8 who are working toward a high school diploma and students aged 5-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.

We are a nonpublic special education day program. We operate on an 11-month program schedule.

• 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 (11), 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.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED required

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.

USD $15.66/Hr.

USD $21.44/Hr.