Therapy Assistant I - Growth, Training & Impact

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training & conferences

Flexible scheduling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD seeks a Therapy Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in classroom settings under supervision. The role involves interacting with children to foster language, social, and self-regulation development, collecting progress data, and assisting with materials and parent communication.

Eligible candidates have a high school diploma; college work in psychology or education is preferred, and experience with young

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College classes in Psychology, Education, or related field

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD seeks a Therapy Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in classroom settings under supervision. The role involves interacting with children to foster language, social, and self-regulation development, collecting progress data, and assisting with materials and parent communication.

Eligible candidates have a high school diploma; college work in psychology or education is preferred, and experience with young