Classroom Assistant; K-8th grade Fairmount Campus

Classroom Assistant (K-8th grade Fairmount Campus)

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Currently offering $1,000 Hiring Incentive! Part Time and Full Time positions available!

The Classroom Assistant serves a varied population of students with disabilities and provides safe and engaging supervision and instruction in the classroom and during off‑campus activities. The assistant supports students with pro‑social behaviors by adhering to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and implementing appropriate behavior management strategies and supports.

This position assists with adapting instruction to meet the individual, academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the assigned student(s). The role supports the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and other state curriculum. Responsibilities include group work; teaching life skills and independence; recording data; providing basic medical support; organizing and preparing materials; and participating in meetings and professional development. The incumbent may also drive Institute vans and may engage in water‑based activities.

At the Fairmount Campus, we are committed to providing a special education program that values and understands each student's uniqueness, aiming for academic, social, and behavioral growth and fostering independence.

Curriculum focuses on essential skills based on Maryland State Department of Education standards. Students receive ongoing instruction in reading/ELA, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, health, music, fine arts, and career development. We are a nonpublic special education day program approved by the state, operating on an 11‑month schedule.

• 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 (11), 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.

USD $15.58/Hr.
USD $21.43/Hr.

• Seniority level Entry level
• Employment type Full‑time
• Job function Administrative
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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