Teaching Asst-Classroom - Villa Maria School

Description

Payrate:
Starting at $20.50 per hour (depending on experience and education)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Villa Maria School is currently seeking a

Description

Payrate:
Starting at $20.50 per hour (depending on experience and education)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Villa Maria School is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant-Residential assists in the care and education of severely emotionally disabled children within the Residential Treatment facility and within the Villa Maria School system. Within the residence, assists in supervising and helping children with before school tasks (including wakeup, dressing, personal hygiene, and breakfast, as well as all residential activities (meals, games, trips, etc.)

on school holidays. Within the school, the Residential Teaching Assistant (RTA) assists in supervising children, supporting the teacher in classroom activities, and providing individual and small-group instruction as directed. The RTA escorts children within and between the residence and Villa Maria School.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday 7 AM - 3 PM

Villa Maria School is a 12 month program that provides educational and clinical services for children with significant emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. We offer multiple programs serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade in small classrooms (up to nine students) who are experiencing emotional, behavioral and learning challenges such that their local school system refers them to VMS for placement.

• Supports implementation of classroom lesson plans, individualized supports, and IEP-directed activities under teacher direction to promote student engagement, skill development, and progress toward established educational and therapeutic goals.
• Maintains active supervision of students across classroom, residential, campus, vehicle, and community settings to promote safety, reinforce expectations, and sustain a structured therapeutic environment consistent with agency policies.
• Provides individualized and small-group support for students’ learning, behavioral, emotional, and daily living needs to increase participation, independence, self-regulation, and progress toward identified goals.
• Applies approved CARE, TCI, and trauma-informed practices to prevent, de-escalate, and respond to challenging or crisis situations in a manner that restores safety, supports student regulation, and uses the least restrictive intervention appropriate to the situation.
• Models respectful, consistent, and developmentally appropriate interactions to build therapeutic relationships, reinforce positive behavior, and support a classroom and residential culture focused on dignity, structure, and belonging.
• Documents and communicates observations, incidents, student progress, and safety concerns accurately and timely to support coordinated care, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making by teachers, clinicians, families, and program leaders.
• Collaborates with teachers, therapists, counselors, parents or guardians, residential staff, and interdisciplinary team members to align support strategies, share relevant information, and respond to student needs consistently across settings.
• Escorts and transports students, including driving when assigned, within and between buildings, residences, appointments, and community activities to ensure safe, timely movement and continuous supervision.
• Provides classroom coverage or instructional support in the teacher’s absence to maintain continuity of instruction, supervision, and established classroom expectations.
• Follows infection control, health, safety, and reporting requirements by completing required training, modeling and reinforcing protocols, and documenting or reporting incidents, exposures, and concerns in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support student needs, program operations, and departmental priorities consistent with the purpose and level of the position.

Employees working in the following program(s) have responsibilities that are in addition to the above duties and responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to:

• Works 7 AM - 3 PM, Monday–Friday schedule to support classroom instruction, supervision, and school-day programming.
• Receives the Villa Maria School Teacher Leave plan applicable to this position.