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

Career growth

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Therapy Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatments in a classroom setting under supervision by licensed staff. You will help with language, social, and self-regulation development, collect progress data, and assist with parent communication.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out instructional programs as outlined by Speech-Language Pathologists.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist in data collection and data entry.
• Provide basic care during groups and parent meetings.
• Prepare and lead activities during groups.
• Develop therapeutic materials.
• Clean and maintain the classroom.
• Support planning for supplemental programming.
• Participate in parent awareness and training activities.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Early childhood support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data collection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework in Psychology/Education

Tools

Data entry

Job description

Therapy Assistant I will implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in a classroom (group, dyad, and 11) 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.

• 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 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.

USD $15.65/Hr. USD $24.64/Hr.