Special Education Teaching Assistant

Chimes•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that helps people with intellectual and behavioral challenges reach their full potential through educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health services. The Special Education Teaching Assistant supervises students in an assigned classroom under a teacher’s direction, supports instruction and implementation of students’ individualized plans, and contributes to students’ safety, learning, vocational experiences, and daily living needs. The role is full-time in Baltimore, Maryland, with a listed pay rate of $19.81 per hour. The assistant works with teachers and other staff to follow classroom routines, support student progress, use behavior-management approaches, maintain records, and participate in school and professional-development activities. Duties may include transporting students in an Agency vehicle to job sites or community outings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, emphasizing education or a related field.
Training or supervised experience in the care and instruction of children.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to perform daily living functions, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene assistance.
Ability and willingness to use approved behavior-management techniques, including physical intervention when required.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under Agency insurance-carrier criteria and Agency policy are preferred.
Additional related experience and education may be substituted for the stated education and experience requirements at the discretion of the Personnel Officer.

Responsibilities

Supervise a group of students in the assigned classroom under the direction of the teacher.
Assume class schedules and routines when the supervising teacher is absent.
Assist with small-group instruction under the classroom teacher’s supervision and direction.
Assist in implementing students’ IEPs.
Implement students’ Behavior Intervention Plans, Medical Protocols, and/or Sensory Diets as specified in their IEPs.
Participate in the school-wide vocational program, including on- and off-campus work experiences specified in students’ IEPs.
Interact with students in a manner appropriate to their chronological age and developmental level.
Ensure safety rules are observed and guard against accidental injury.
Use appropriate behavior-management strategies and techniques, including approved physical intervention when required.
At the supervising teacher’s discretion, participate in parent meetings, Team Share Meetings, and Pre-IEP Meetings and provide feedback about student progress, achievements, and observations.
Perform daily living functions, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene assistance.
Maintain assigned records, data collection, and behavioral logs accurately and within required timelines.
Use technology to complete specified job duties.
Attend work regularly according to the assigned schedule and Agency policy.
Attend and participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and other professional-development activities.
Work cooperatively with staff, supervisors, administrators, coworkers, people served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.
Assume other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.
Follow Agency policies and procedures.
May assist with transportation in an Agency vehicle to job sites or community outings.