Special Education Teaching Assistant

Chimes•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teaching Assistant supervises a group of students under the direction of the teacher in the assigned classroom and assumes the class schedule and routines when the supervising teacher is absent. The role supports small-group instruction and implementation of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including applicable Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), medical protocols, and sensory diets. The assistant may help transport students to job sites or community outings in an Agency vehicle and participates in school-wide vocational programming, including on- and off-campus work experiences specified in students’ IEPs. The position requires interaction with students in ways appropriate to their chronological ages and developmental levels, attention to safety, and use of appropriate behavior-management strategies. Duties may include assisting with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene, as well as using approved physical intervention techniques when required. The assistant maintains records, data collection, and behavioral logs; uses technology for assigned duties; attends training and meetings; and works cooperatively with staff, students, families, and community contacts. The role follows Agency policies and includes other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position in Baltimore, Maryland, paying $19.81 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in 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.
Ability and willingness to use approved behavior-management techniques, including physical intervention when required.
Preferably, a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under Agency insurance-carrier criteria and Agency policy.
Additional related experience and education may be substituted for the stated education and experience requirements at the discretion of the Personnel Officer.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as determined by the Agency’s insurance carrier and Agency policy.

Responsibilities

Supervise a group of students under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Assume class schedules and routines in the absence of the supervising teacher.
Assist with small-group instruction under the classroom teacher’s supervision and direction.
Assist with implementing students’ IEPs, including BIPs, medical protocols, and sensory diets as specified.
May assist with transportation in an Agency vehicle to job sites or community outings.
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 followed 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 on student progress, achievements, and observations.
Assist with daily living functions, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
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.
Follow Agency policies and procedures and perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.