Assistant Teacher II (Southern Maryland Campus
About The Position
The Assistant Teacher II supports teachers serving a varied student population at the Southern Maryland Campus of the Kennedy Krieger School Program. The role assists with implementing each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and adapting instruction to meet individual academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs. The Assistant Teacher II fulfills teacher duties and responsibilities during periodic teacher absences and may assume all teacher duties during extended absences. The Southern Maryland Campus is a nonpublic special education day program serving students in grades K–8 working toward a high school diploma and students aged 5–21 seeking a certificate of completion. The program operates on an 11-month schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must achieve and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification at the Practitioner level or higher, according to departmental requirements and timelines; training is provided by the department.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing instruction in accordance with students’ IEPs, in cooperation with a supervising teacher and using effective strategies for academic and behavioral success.
- Prepare for and participate in parent conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Handle after-school emergencies, including student supervision, phone communication, and written documentation.
- Provide support and leadership for curricular and extracurricular activities, special events, and projects that support student life and promote a positive school experience.
- Complete instructional-related duties as assigned by supervising teachers and administrators.
- Provide independent instruction, supervision, and classroom management when the supervising teacher is absent.
- Implement behavioral protocols and assignments during instructional and non-instructional times.
- Use instructional and non-instructional time professionally and in accordance with administrative guidelines.
- Participate in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings in a professional and collegial manner.
- Assist with implementing technology in instructional design and delivery as directed by the supervising teacher.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
