Assistant Teacher II (Southern MD Campus-California, MD)

About the role

The Assistant Teacher II supports teachers at Southern Maryland Campus of Kennedy Krieger School Program, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade and ages five to twenty-one. The position involves assisting with IEP implementation, adapting instruction to meet diverse student needs, and taking on teacher duties during absences.

Responsibilities

• Implement instruction in accordance with students' IEPs under the guidance of a supervising teacher.
• Prepare for and participate in parent conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assume responsibilities during after-school emergencies, including student supervision, phone communication, and written documentation.
• Support and lead curricular and extracurricular activities, special events, and projects that enhance the school environment.
• Provide independent instruction, supervision, and classroom management in the absence of the supervising teacher.
• Implement behavioral protocols and assignments for students during both instructional and non-instructional times.
• Operate professionally during instructional and non-instructional times, adhering to administrative guidelines.
• Participate in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings.
• Utilize technology in instructional design and delivery as directed by the supervising teacher.

Qualifications

• Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training provided by the department.
• Certification at the “Practitioner” level or higher, as per departmental policy.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Pay

$17.77/Hr. - $28.99/Hr.

Schedule

11-month program schedule.