Assistant Teacher I (LEAP-Greenspring Campus)
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Assistant Teacher I will support the teachers who serve a varied population of students in the Kennedy Krieger Schools. The incumbent assists with the implementation of the program as outlined in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of each student and with adapting instruction that meets the individual academic medical developmental and technological needs of the students.
At the Lifeskills and Education for Students with Autism and Pervasive Behavioral Challenges (LEAP) Program our mission is to ensure each of our students gains the independence and skills necessary to fully participate in school community workplace and home life.
Our specialized autism program is a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
We offer a range of educational and therapeutic services for students with complex academic communication social and behavioral needs. Our program emphasizes the development of lifelong skills through an active approach to learning including participation in community and work-based learning opportunities that allow them to apply skills outside of the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation of instruction in accordance with students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in cooperation with the Special Education Teacher and using effective strategies for academic and behavioral success.
- Complete instructional-related duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher and administrators.
- Provide instruction oversight and classroom management under the direction of the Special Education Teacher.
- Implement behavioral protocols and assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times.
- Utilize instructional and non-instructional times in a professional manner in keeping with administrative guidelines.
- Participate in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings.
- Provide support and leadership for curricular and extra-curricular activities that support student-life and promote a positive school experience.
- Assist with the implementation of technology in instructional design and delivery in accordance with supervising teachers directions.
- Assist with the implementation of instruction in relation to Maryland Core Learning Goals Skills for Success Content Standards and specific Industry Standards.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: |
- Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training will be provided by the department. The employee must achieve and maintain certification according to the timeline established by the department.
- May be required to achieve possess and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aide certification. The department will provide a limited amount of certification opportunities and employee may obtain and provide documented evidence of required certification from an external provider.
EDUCATION: |
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associates degree in education special education or related area preferred.
EXPERIENCE: |
Previous experience working in a classroom of students with disabilities is preferred.
Minimum pay range
Maximum pay range
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Customer Service
- Infant Care
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Daycare
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
About Company
Kennedy Krieger Institute improves the lives of children and adults with special health challenges through interdisciplinary hospital services and outpatient, community, education and research programs.
