Classroom & Residential Teaching Assistant

Catholic-Charities-of-Baltimore; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Villa Maria School is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant-Classroom to assist in the care and education of severely emotionally disabled children within the Residential Treatment facility and within the Villa Maria School system.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday 7 AM - 3 PM, with responsibilities including supervising students, supporting teachers, and delivering individualized and small-group instruction across classroom, residential, and community

Qualifications

• Supports implementation of classroom lesson plans, individualized supports, and IEP-directed activities under teacher direction to promote student engagement, skill development, and progress toward established educational and therapeutic goals.
• Maintains active supervision of students across classroom, residential, campus, vehicle, and community settings to promote safety, reinforce expectations, and sustain a structured therapeutic environment consistent with agency policies.
• Provides individualized and small-group support for students’ learning, behavioral, emotional, and daily living needs to increase participation, independence, self-regulation, and progress toward identified goals.

Responsibilities

• Applies approved CARE, TCI, and trauma-informed practices to prevent, de-escalate, and respond to challenging or crisis situations in a manner that restores safety, supports student regulation, and uses the least restrictive intervention appropriate to the situation.
• Models respectful, consistent, and developmentally appropriate interactions to build therapeutic relationships, reinforce positive behavior, and support a classroom and residential culture focused on dignity, structure, and belonging.
• Documents and communicates observations, incidents, student progress, and safety concerns accurately and timely to support coordinated care, regulatory compliance, and informed decision‑making by teachers, clinicians, families, and program leaders.
• Collaborates with teachers, therapists, counselors, parents or guardians, residential staff, and interdisciplinary team members to align support strategies, share relevant information, and respond to student needs consistently across settings.
• Escorts and transports students, including driving when assigned, within and between buildings, residences, appointments, and community activities to ensure safe, timely movement and continuous supervision.
• Provides classroom coverage or instructional support in the teacher’s absence to maintain continuity of instruction, supervision, and established classroom expectations.
• Follows infection control, health, safety, and reporting requirements by completing required training, modeling and reinforcing protocols, and documenting or reporting incidents, exposures, and concerns in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Performs

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Villa Maria School is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant-Classroom to assist in the care and education of severely emotionally disabled children within the Residential Treatment facility and within the Villa Maria School system.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday 7 AM - 3 PM, with responsibilities including supervising students, supporting teachers, and delivering individualized and small-group instruction across classroom, residential, and community