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Classroom Assistant $1,000 Hiring Incentive (LEAP-Greenspring Campus)
Estimated Pay | $14 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
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About this job
The Classroom Assistant provides direct support in a classroom setting to students with developmental disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral challenges. Work in collaboration to implement behavioral, instructional, socio-emotional, daily living skills, and/or medical protocols under the over-sight of behavior specialists, classroom teacher/administrators, and related service providers.
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.
ResponsibilitiesEDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED required
Associate’s degree in education, special education, or related area preferred
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.
RELATED TRAINING:
PCM or CPI training will be provided by the department, according to the individual program requirements. Employee must achieve and maintain certification (at the “Practitioner” level or higher for PCM) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.
BenefitsKennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.
EOE/M/F/D/V