Classroom Assistant (K-8th grade Fairmount Campus)

Overview

Currently offering $1000 Hiring Incentive!

Part Time and Full Time positions available!

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.

At the Fairmount Campus we are committed to providing special education program in which the uniqueness of each student is valued and understood. We want to enable students to reach their potential in all aspects of life academically socially and behaviorally and help lead them toward the ultimate goal of nurturing their independence now and in the future.

Our curriculum focuses on building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students receive ongoing instruction in reading / English language arts mathematics science social studies physical education health music fine arts and career development.

We are a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. We operate on an 11-month program schedule.

Responsibilities

Currently offering $1000 Hiring Incentive!

Part Time and Full Time positions available!

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.

At the Fairmount Campus we are committed to providing special education program in which the uniqueness of each student is valued and understood. We want to enable students to reach their potential in all aspects of life academically socially and behaviorally and help lead them toward the ultimate goal of nurturing their independence now and in the future.

Our curriculum focuses on building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students receive ongoing instruction in reading / English language arts mathematics science social studies physical education health music fine arts and career development.

We are a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. We operate on an 11-month program schedule.

Qualifications

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.

Minimum pay range

USD $15.58 / Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $21.43 / Hr.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1