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

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant I to implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in a classroom setting under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. You will interact with children to promote language, social, and self-regulation skills and collect progress data while assisting with classroom organization and parent communication.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework in psychology or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience supporting young children, especially in autism-focused settings, is preferred.
• Ability to collect and enter data and support instructional programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data collection

Data entry

Behavior management

Paraprofessional experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework in Psychology or related field

Job description

Therapeutic Assistant I will implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in a classroom setting under the oversight of a 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.

This job description reflects the designation of essential job functions and critical features of this position but does not provide an all-inclusive list of duties that may be assigned. These job functions and features are subject to change at the discretion of the Institute and its management.

• 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.
• Prepare and lead specified activities during groups.
• Assist in the development of therapeutic materials.
• Clean, organize, and maintain 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 preferred.

USD $15.66/Hr.
USD $24.65/Hr.