Language & Social Skills Therapy Assistant

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in a classroom setting under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. You will interact with children to promote language, social, and self-regulation skills and collect progress data while assisting with classroom organization and parent communication.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework in psychology or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience supporting young children, especially in autism-focused settings, is preferred.
• Ability to collect and enter data and support instructional programs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out instructional programs as outlined by Speech-Language Pathologists.
• Implement behavior management strategies according to trained procedures.
• Assist in data management, including data collection and data entry.
• Provide basic care needs of students during groups.
• Prepare and lead activities during groups.
• Assist in developing therapeutic materials.
• Clean, organize, and maintain the classroom.
• Support planning, preparation, and staffing for supplemental programming.
• Participate in parent awareness and training activities.
• Complete medical, behavioral, and in-service trainings as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Data entry

Behavior management

Paraprofessional experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework in Psychology or related field

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in a classroom setting under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. You will interact with children to promote language, social, and self-regulation skills and collect progress data while assisting with classroom organization and parent communication.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework in psychology or