Autism Additional Support Instructor

Overview

Now hiring entry-level Autism Additional Support Instructors (Behavior Resource)! FULL-TIME POSITIONS!

• Pay rate $21/hr
• Schedule Monday–Friday 7:45am – 3:45pm
• Location Trellis School - 14450 York Rd Suite A Sparks, MD 21152
• Hourly paid 12 month program
• Paid Training
• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO)
• Tution Reimbursement Program

The Trellis School is a K-12 non-public school serving children with autism based in Sparks, MD (Baltimore County). Our Autism Instructors work one-on-one with learners and receive extensive training and coaching in behavior management. The school’s educational program focuses on Verbal Behavior (VB) to build foundational communication, learner readiness, academic, social and play skills.

• Provide support in physical management and implementation of learners’ Behavior Intervention Plans, including blocking and redirecting challenging behavior, holds, and management of seclusion events
• Complete necessary documentation for seclusion and physical restraint events in compliance with COMAR and MSDE guidelines
• Assist in implementing individualized behavior, toileting, and feeding protocols
• Accurately complete daily behavior data tracking and input responsibilities
• Implement feedback and instructional recommendations from the school team (teacher, BCBA, program specialists)
• Demonstrate positive work ethic by seeking supportive tasks, offering program improvement ideas, and accepting constructive feedback
• Create and prepare instructional materials for learners as needed
• Participate in internal team meetings and high-profile meetings for students
• Support general school procedures such as arrival, lunch, dismissal, cleaning tasks, field trips, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma required. Associate's/Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Adaptability and Flexibility, dependability, planning/organizing, proficiency with technology (Trellis systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-directed, problem solving, multitasking, quality control
• Safety and security awareness; must attend all mandatory trainings
• English language proficiency; ability to read and interpret Maryland state curriculum, policy and procedures; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; effective communication with special needs children
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to stand/walk/sit, lift up to 100 pounds, etc.

The Trellis School is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The noise level is moderate. Dress code is conducive to working with children in an in-classroom environment.