Classroom Assistant (Southern Maryland Campus-California, MD)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support students with the development of pro-social behaviors by adhering to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and implementing appropriate behavior management strategies/supports.
• Assist with the adaptation of instruction to meet the individual, academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the assigned student(s).
• 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.
• May also drive Institute vans and engage in water-based activities.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Employee must achieve and maintain certification (at the “Practitioner” level or higher for PCM) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

Skills

• Adherence to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Utilization of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Behavior management strategies
• Physical intervention procedures (transportation/escort and immobilization/restraint)
• Modification of academic, socioemotional, and behavioral tasks and materials
• Data collection and recording
• Proactive classroom management strategies
• Student fitness routines (pool and water-based activities)
• Organizing and preparing school materials
• Engagement in classroom and team meetings
• Safely driving and operating Institute vans

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

• $15.66/Hr.
• $21.44/Hr.

Schedule

Not specified.