Therapy Assistant-Preschool Autism Program 1000 Hiring Incentive CASSI-Odenton MD
Therapy Assistant-Preschool Autism Program 1000 Hiring Incentive CASSI-Odenton MD
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The Therapeutic Assistant I will implement instructional programs and evidencebased treatment protocols in a classroom (group dyad and 1:1 setting under the oversight of the PreKindergarten Teacher the MICC Teacher or SpeechLanguage Pathologist. This staff member will interact with the children to encourage language social and selfregulatory development. The incumbent will also collect progress and treatment response data; assist with classroom organization; prepare teaching materials; and assist with parent communication and training.
Group sizes range from three to five children under the age of six and meet between 34 times per week for ninety minutes to two and a half hour sessions. All children have individualized treatment plans and are thoughtfully placed in groups with children working on similar skills. An ability to build relationships and work consistently with many of the same children over a period of time is emphasized. Parental involvement is encouraged and supported through guided observations and regular observation days.
Additional benefits related to this position include career growth and professional development opportunities through paid training and conferences opportunities to meet and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams networking opportunities throughout KKI and flexible scheduling options.
Responsibilities
- Carry out instructional programs as outlined by the Speech Language Pathologists.
- Effectively implement behavior management strategies according to trained procedures.
- Assist in data management functions to include data collection and data entry.
- Provide basic care needs of students during groups and parent meetings.
- Prepare and lead specified activities during groups.
- Assist in the development of therapeutic materials.
- Clean organize and maintains the classroom.
- Support planning preparation and staffing for supplemental programming.
- Participate in parent awareness and training activities.
- Complete medical behavioral and other inservice training as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- College classes in Psychology Education or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with young children preferred.
- Experience as a paraprofessional with young children with autism and implementing treatment protocols in a classroom or childcare setting is desirable.
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