Therapy Assistant-Preschool Autism Program (CASSI-Baltimore, MD)

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

This is a full-time position- seasonal/summer opportunities are not available.

Therapy 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.

Additional benefits related to this position include career growth and professional development opportunities through paid training and conferences, opportunities to meet and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, networking opportunities throughout KKI and flexible scheduling options.

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 $15.65/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $24.64/Hr.