Classroom Assistant (Southern Maryland Campus-California, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute

California, MDFull-time$15.66–21.44/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$15.66–21.44/hr

Location

California, 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 (Southern Maryland Campus-California, MD). The Classroom Assistant provides safe and engaging supervision and instruction to students with disabilities in the classroom and during off-campus activities. This role supports students in developing pro-social behaviors by adhering to Behavior Intervention Plans and implementing appropriate behavior management strategies. The assistant helps adapt instruction to meet individual academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs, and supports the implementation of Individualized Education Plans and state curriculum.

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., and Effectively use behavior management strategies and implement approved physical intervention procedures..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and PCM Or CPI Certification Practitioner Level. Important skills include Behavior Intervention Plans, Behavior Management Strategies, Instructional Adaptation, Individualized Education Plans, Group Work, and Teaching Lifeskills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavior Intervention PlansBehavior Management StrategiesInstructional AdaptationIndividualized Education PlansGroup WorkTeaching LifeskillsTeaching IndependenceData RecordingBasic Medical SupportMaterials OrganizationMaterials PreparationApplied Behavior AnalysisPositive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsPhysical Intervention ProceduresSkill Acquisition SupportDaily Living Skills AssistanceMedical Needs AssistancePeer Interactions PromotionSkill GeneralizationAcademic Task ModificationSocioemotional Task ModificationBehavioral Task ModificationData CollectionClassroom Management StrategiesTechnology in Instructional DesignTechnology in Instructional DeliverySafe Driving

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDPCM CertificationCPI CertificationAssociate's Degree in Education, Special Education, or Related AreaPrevious Experience Working With Children With Developmental Disabilities

Full job description

Overview

Currently offering $1,000 hiring incentive!

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.

Southern Maryland Campus of Kennedy Krieger School Program s serves students in grades K-8 who are working toward a high school diploma and students aged 5-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.

We are a nonpublic special education day program. We operate on an 11-month program schedule.

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 $15.66/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $21.44/Hr.

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Vacancy ID 12836

Pos. Category Special Education

Job Location : Street 44219 Airport Road

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-California

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name Special Education - Southern MD Campus