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

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Therapy Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols under the supervision of licensed staff.

The role involves interacting with children to foster language, social, and self-regulation skills and collecting progress data. Responsibilities include assisting with materials, classroom organization, parent communication, and data entry, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Experience working with children

Behavior management

Education

High School diploma

College classes in psychology/education

Job description

Overview

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

1. Carry out instructional programs as outlined by the Speech Language Pathologists.

2. Effectively implement behavior management strategies according to trained procedures.

3. Assist in data management functions to include data collection and data entry.

4. Provide basic care needs of students during groups and parent meetings.

5. Prepare and lead specified activities during groups.

6. Assist in the development of therapeutic materials.

7. Clean, organize, and maintains the classroom.

8. Support planning, preparation and staffing for supplemental programming.

9. Participate in parent awareness and training activities.

10. 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.

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Vacancy ID 13420

Pos. Category Therapy Support Roles

Job Location : Street 3901 Greenspring Avenue

# of Hours

40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name CASSI (Center for Autism Services Science and Innovation)

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet