Classroom Assistant (High School-Greenspring Campus)

Responsibilities

• Aid 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

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in education, special education, or related area preferred.
• 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.

Pay

Minimum pay range: USD $15.66/Hr.

Schedule

11-month program focusing on building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education.