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Program Assistant Manager
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$36,300 / year median in Maryland
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Post
Program Assistant Manager
Job Category:
Operations
Requisition Number:
PROGR003078
Posting Details
Posted:
August 5, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
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Freeland, MD 21053, USA Job Details
Description Penn-Mar Provides:
Starting annual salary of $48,800 for the Program Assistant Manager
17 days of accrued PTO your first year + holiday pay (increasing to 19 days beginning in your second year)
Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
403b retirement plan
Employee referral bonus program
Extensive paid training, as well as continual opportunities for job-related education and career advancement (including our career ladders program)
Tuition reimbursement
Supportive leadership team who wants to help YOU succeed
Minimum Requirements:
associate's degree + 4 years of relevant experience supporting individuals with IDD; OR bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience; OR master's degree + 1 year of experience
2 years of supervisory experience (supervising two or more team members)
valid U.S. driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience (NOTE time spent driving on a learner's permit/provisional license does NOT count toward this 2-year requirement)
must be willing and able to undergo pre-employment and random drug screening
must be authorized to work in the U.S.
must be at least 18 years old The Program Assistant Manager is responsible for: Directly supervising "Sub" (PRN) direct support team members
complete 6-month and annual performance reviews
oversee training and certification process for direct reports
monitor, review, and approve direct reports' timesheets and PTO requests
ensure completion of daily service notes, daily attendance, and other required documentation
provide regular feedback and retraining when necessary
Financial Oversight
complete rep-payee paperwork when applicable, coordinate tax filing, monitor resource limits, establish ABLE/Pooled Asset Trusts as needed
coordinate completion of
SSA/SSI/SSDI
benefit paperwork
approve payment of bills (medical, room and board, subscriptions, etc.)
monitor all financial documents for people supported to ensure accuracy and spending integrity
submit credit card receipts and code appropriately
approve credit card receipts of program purchases submitted by Residential Supervisor
Incident Management follow all incident reporting based on state requirements, by the required timeframe, and within the appropriate system
obtain Certified Investigator Training/Certification
ensure all incidents that require investigation are started and finished within the required timeframe
participate in, and coordinate follow up procedures after, admin reviews
Compliance
Ensure team members are trained and up to date on individuals' PCPs/ISPs
guarantee all plans and protocols pertaining to an individual's support needs are accurate and revised annually and/or as necessary
ensure that yourself and your direct reports complete all mandatory trainings and certifications within required timeframes complete monthly site assessments; implement and ensure completion of correction plans when necessary
actively participate in licensing reviews
Physical Requirements:
Lift and carry or otherwise move items weighing 20/50 pounds regularly/occasionally
Transfer or assist in transferring individuals
Adequate visual acuity to perform essential functions
Read, write, and speak English to communicate with individuals and team members Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion Equal Opportunity Employer
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