Classroom Assistant (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Beltsville, MDFull-time$16.95–23.31/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$16.95–23.31/hr

Location

Beltsville, MD

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PCM CertificationCPI Certification

Job overview

Kennedy Krieger Institute is hiring a Classroom Assistant (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD). The Classroom Assistant supports students with disabilities by providing supervision and instruction in the classroom and during off-campus activities. This role involves implementing behavior intervention plans, adapting instruction to meet individual student needs, and supporting the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The assistant will also teach life skills, record data, provide basic medical support, and organize materials.

Key focus areas include Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with instruction and assessment for students with developmental disabilities and/or emotional and behavioral challenges, Adhere to behavioral plans/protocols as written, utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Effectively use behavior management strategies and implement approved physical intervention procedures as trained.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and PCM Certification Practitioner Level. Important skills include Behavior Intervention Plans, Behavior Management Strategies, Individualized Education Plans, Group Work, Teaching Lifeskills, and Independence. Preferred (not required): Driving Institute Vans and Water-Based Activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavior Intervention PlansBehavior Management StrategiesIndividualized Education PlansGroup WorkTeaching LifeskillsIndependenceRecording DataBasic Medical SupportOrganizing MaterialsPreparing MaterialsParticipating in MeetingsProfessional DevelopmentInstruction and AssessmentApplied Behavior AnalysisPositive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsPhysical Intervention ProceduresSkill AcquisitionDaily Living SkillsToiletingHygieneMealsLifting/Carrying StudentsPromote Peer InteractionsGeneralization of Student SkillsModify Academic TasksModify Socioemotional TasksModify Behavioral TasksAccurately Collect DataAccurately Record DataFollow Classroom RoutinesProactive Classroom Management StrategiesFollow Student Fitness RoutinesUse School MaterialsImplementation of Technology in Instructional DesignActively Engage in Classroom MeetingsActively Engage in Team MeetingsActively Engage in Supervision MeetingsActively Engage in in-Service TrainingsActively Engage in School-Wide EventsDriving Institute VansWater-Based Activities

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDPCM CertificationCPI CertificationAssociate’s Degree in EducationAssociate’s Degree in Related AreaExperience Working With Children With Developmental Disabilities

Full job description

Overview

The Classroom Assistant serves a varied population of students with disabilities and provides safe and engaging supervision and instruction in the classroom and during off-campus activities.

The Classroom Assistant will support students with the development of pro-social behaviors by adhering to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and implementing appropriate behavior management strategies/supports.

This position assists with the adaption of instruction to meet the individual, academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the assigned student(s)

This staff member will support the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and other various state curriculum. Responsible for group work; teaching Lifeskills and independence; recording data; providing basic medical support; organizing and preparing materials; and participating in meetings and professional development. The incumbent may also drive Institute vans and may engage in water-based activities.

The Powder Mill (Beltsville, MD) campus of Kennedy Krieger School serves students in grades 2-8 who are working toward a high school diploma, and students aged 7-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.

Responsibilities

Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with instruction and assessment for students with developmental disabilities and/or emotional and behavioral challenges in accordance with student IEP and the Common Core State Curriculum.
Adhere to behavioral plans/protocols as written. Utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as indicated.
Effectively use behavior management strategies and implement approved physical intervention procedures (i.e., transportation/escort and immobilization/restraint) as trained.
Work directly with assigned student to support skill acquisition (i.e., academic and social-emotional); assist with daily living skills and medical needs (i.e., toileting, hygiene, meals, lifting/carrying students with physical disabilities); and support behavior management in one-to-one (1:1), group, school, and community settings.
Promote and support peer interactions, generalization of student skills across settings, and work to foster student independence.
Modify academic, socioemotional, and behavioral tasks and materials to meet student needs/abilities as outlined by the teacher and Behavior Resource team.
Accurately collect and record all data in a timely and prescribed manner.
Follow classroom routines as outlined by the teacher and enact proactive classroom management strategies.
Follow student fitness routines (to include pool and water-based activities) as outlined by the school program.
Organize, prepare, and use school materials to support student learning and assist with the implementation of technology in instructional design and delivery.
Actively engage in classroom and team meetings, supervision meetings, in-service trainings, and school-wide events as assigned.
May be required to safely drive and operate Institute vans to transport students and staff members, as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required

Associate’s degree in education, special education, or related area preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

RELATED TRAINING:

PCM or CPI training will be provided by the department, according to the individual program requirements. Employee must achieve and maintain certification (at the “Practitioner” level or higher for PCM) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

Minimum pay range

USD $16.95/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $23.31/Hr.

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Vacancy ID 12820

Pos. Category Special Education

Job Location : Street 4600 Powder Mill Rd Suite 500

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Beltsville

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name Special Education- Powder Mill Campus