Program Assistant

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S)

Supervises the activity of an individual student, or a group of students, under the direction of the teacher in the assigned classroom.

Affirms the implementation of the student’s IEP.

Enforces the student Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), Medical Protocol, and/or Sensory Diet, as stated in the student’s (IEP) Individual Education Plan.

• Participates in school-wide vocational programs, including on and off-campus work experiences as stated in the student’s IEP.
• Interacts with students in a manner congruent with chronological age and developmental level.
• Ensures that safety rules are observed and guards against accidental injury.
• Utilizes appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.
• At the discretion of the supervising teacher, participates in parent meetings, Team Share Meetings, and Pre-IEP Meetings, providing feedback on student progress and achievements/observations.

SECONDARY FUNCTION(S)

• Shares responsibility for securing routine maintenance of Agency vehicles.
• Affords assistance to the Teacher in maintaining an attractive, orderly classroom.
• Might have the opportunity to plan and implement extra-curricular activities for a small group of students, under the direction of the Supervising Teacher.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with Agency volunteers maximizing the volunteers’ experience while meeting the needs of the people served and the programs.

REQUIREMENTS

• An Associate of Arts degree in an appropriate field of study, or 45 related credits, or successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment.
• Training or supervised experience in the care and instruction of children.
• Works as part of a team.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (with Employer Match)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”

SCHEDULE DETAILS

Full-Time
Location: Baltimore, MD
Pay Rate: $17.51/hour

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (with Employer Match)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at:

https://chimes.org/Careers