Therapeutic Assistant I (CASSI - Odenton)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kennedy Krieger Institute as a Therapy Assistant in the Preschool Autism Program, where you will implement educational programs and support children's development under professional supervision. This full-time role offers a $1,000 hiring incentive and an engaging environment focused on innovative autism therapies and community support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college classes in related fields preferred.
• Experience with young children, especially those with autism, desired.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional programs and treatment protocols under supervision.
• Assist in data collection, classroom organization, and parent communication.
• Encourage language, social and self-regulatory development in children.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Management

Data Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College classes in Psychology, Education

Job description

Therapy Assistant-Preschool Autism Program $1,000 Hiring Incentive ((Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation-Odenton, MD)

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Overview

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Overview

T he Therapeutic Assistant I will implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in a classroom (group, dyad, and 1:1) setting under the oversight of the Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, the MICC Teacher, or Speech-Language Pathologist. This staff member will interact with the children to encourage language, social, and self-regulatory development. The incumbent will also collect progress and treatment response data; assist with classroom organization; prepare teaching materials; and assist with parent communication and training.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College classes in Psychology, Education, or related field preferred.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Experience as a paraprofessional with young children with autism and implementing treatment protocols in a classroom or childcare setting is desirable.
  
  

Minimum pay range

USD $32,423.04/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $50,596.42/Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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