Classroom Assistant (Powder Mill Campus-Beltsville, MD)

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.