Assistant Teacher II (Southern Maryland Campus
About The Position
The Assistant Teacher II supports teachers serving a varied population of students at the Southern Maryland Campus of Kennedy Krieger School Program. The position 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 assumes teacher duties and responsibilities during periodic teacher absences and may assume all teacher duties during extended absences. The campus is a nonpublic special education day program serving students in grades K–8 who are working toward a high school diploma and students ages 5–21 seeking a certificate of completion. The program operates on an 11-month schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Achieve and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification at the Practitioner level or higher within the timeline established by departmental policy; training will be provided by the department according to individual program requirements.
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, using effective strategies for academic and behavioral success.
- Prepare for and participate in parent conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assume responsibilities during 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 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.
- Fulfill teacher duties and responsibilities during periodic absences and potentially during extended absences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
