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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Therapy Assistant-Preschool Autism Program (CASSI-Odenton, MD)
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$37,788 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Overview The Therapeutic Assistant I will implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in a classroom setting under the oversight of a Speech-Language Pathologist. This staff member will interact with the children to encourage language, social, and self-regulatory development. The incumbent will also collect progress and treatment response data; assist with classroom organization; prepare teaching materials; and assist with parent communication. This job description reflects the designation of essential job functions and critical features of this position but does not provide an all-inclusive list of duties that may be assigned. These job functions and features are subject to change at the discretion of the Institute and its management. Responsibilities 1. Carry out instructional programs as outlined by the Speech Language Pathologists. 2. Effectively implement behavior management strategies according to trained procedures. 3. Assist in data management functions, to include data collection and data entry. 4. Provide basic care needs of students during groups. 5. Prepare and lead specified activities during groups. 6. Assist in the development of therapeutic materials. 7. Clean, organize, and maintain the classroom. 8. Support planning, preparation, and staffing for supplemental programming. 9. Participate in parent awareness and training activities. 10. Complete medical, behavioral, and other in-service training as needed.