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$36,955–60,296/yr 142d ago

Assistant Teacher II (Fairmount Rehab Programs)

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Kennedy Krieger Institute

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Summary

Support special educators and therapists in a rehabilitation setting by implementing IEPs and behavioral plans for students. Manage general classroom operations and provide direct patient care, including hygiene and meal facilitation.

Job Description

Overview

The Assistant Teacher II will support the special educators and therapists who serve a varied population of students in a full-day rehabilitation setting to support the patient’s educational needs during the rehabilitation stay, which may include instruction of work from school, implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if applicable, and support of the rehabilitation treatment plan of each student/patient. The incumbent will assist in adapting instruction to meet the individual academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of students/patients and will be responsible for the general management of the classroom, including arrival, meal, and dismissal times; greeting families; and orienting students/patients to their schedules. The incumbent will be expected to consistently implement behavioral plans and will independently fulfill all teacher duties and responsibilities under the direction of the Educational Transition Therapist as needed.

Responsibilities

  • In cooperation with the supervising teacher, plan and implement instruction in accordance with each students’ IEP as well as their rehabilitation and treatment plan, while using effective strategies for academic and behavioral success.
  • Complete instructional-related duties as assigned by supervising teachers and administrators.
  • Implement behavioral protocols/assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times.
  • Participate in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings in a professional and collegial manner.
  • Provide support and leadership for curricular and extra-curricular activities that promote a positive Fairmount Rehabilitation Program experience.
  • Assist with the implementation of technology in instructional design and delivery in accordance with supervising teacher’s directions.
  • Identify changes in the physical, health, or emotional status of the students. and report these changes to the nurse.
  • Perform direct-care patient duties including, but not limited to, assisting with arrival and dismissal, hygiene/dressing needs, daily schedule and communication needs, and facilitating meals.
  • Assist with programmatic functions and clerical duties that support the program, to include arranging transportation for patients; organizing therapeutic outings; and setting-up, maintaining, and cleaning patient treatment areas before and after treatment sessions.
  • Provide independent instruction, supervision, and classroom management in the absence of the supervising teacher.
  • Provide coverage for Rehabilitation Aide/Tech duties as needed.

    • Qualifications

    None.

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s Degree required.

    EXPERIENCE:

    • Minimum one year of experience in a classroom setting required.
    • Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

    Minimum pay range

    USD $36,955.00/Yr.

    Maximum pay range

    USD $60,296.50/Yr.

    About the company

    Kennedy Krieger Institute

    We provide assessment and treatment on an outpatient basis at our facilities at Broadway and Triad, at schools and in-home, as well as consultation services to hospitals and other community-based programs. Our inpatient programs, the Neuro-Behavioral Unit and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program serve as models of treatment in a medical setting. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children, families, their support systems and their communities through assessment, treatment, parent training, educational and consultative services.

    Company size

    501-1,000 employees

    Industry

    Healthcare

    Org type

    Nonprofit

    Headquarters

    Columbia, Maryland

    About the company

    Kennedy Krieger Institute

    We provide assessment and treatment on an outpatient basis at our facilities at Broadway and Triad, at schools and in-home, as well as consultation services to hospitals and other community-based programs. Our inpatient programs, the Neuro-Behavioral Unit and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program serve as models of treatment in a medical setting. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children, families, their support systems and their communities through assessment, treatment, parent training, educational and consultative services.

    Company size

    501-1,000 employees

    Industry

    Healthcare

    Org type

    Nonprofit

    Headquarters

    Columbia, Maryland