Program Assistant Degree Required 12 months

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a special education day school which delivers innovative school programs and support services for children and adolescents with emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and other learning challenges. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is accepting resumes for a Program Assistant to work in our Landover, Maryland autism program.
For over 40 years, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’ mix of academic support and therapeutic services has given our students a chance to reach their full potential. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is currently approved by the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia to provide services to students who have not been successful in their home school’s environment. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has schools in Gaithersburg and Largo, Maryland that serve over 200 students in grades K-12.
Our Core Values’ provide a strong foundation for our programs, are integrated into our positive behavior intervention system, drive our actions and guide our staff and students daily to TWIRL (Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership). We offer a supportive working environment with small class sizes and excellent resources.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers a comprehensive benefit package including tuition assistance and a generous retirement package. Visit our website at ****for more information.
Program Assistants manage students' behavior, ensure students' safety through the implementation of the behavior management system, school rules, and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.' policies and procedures, and reinforce positive behaviors. Program Assistants support the academic program by working under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans and meet IEP goals. Program Assistants are responsible for the completion of behavioral documentation within assigned deadlines. Program Assistants also provide staff assistance and program support through participation in meetings, committees, and special activities.
Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of one year of successful experience in special education setting or other similar setting for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders is required
Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities are a plus
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist with students throughout the school day in both the classrooms and hallways, and maintain required electronic and paper documentation regarding students’ behaviors and activities within assigned deadlines
Assist teacher with the implementation of both individual and group classroom assignments, lesson plans, and the administration of tests and examinations; take direction from the teacher regarding delegated tasks
Demonstrate basic knowledge of academic subjects and the ability to assist students with classwork; provide coverage and carryout lesson plans for teacher during absences or when they need to be away from the classroom during the school day
Reinforce expectations for learning and set classroom structure to encourage student participation and appropriate behavior
Help to promote a safe, structured, creative, and engaging learning environment; assist with preparation of classroom materials, distribution of books and supplies, and other basic clerical duties
Assist with students’ transition between classrooms, during lunch periods, during students’ arrivals and departures or other unstructured times
Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries with all students
Demonstrate an understanding of how our students’ disabilities impact their behavior and ability to learn; display knowledge of students’ diagnoses and adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs and BIPs
Effectively manage student behavior through the implementation of the behavior management system, school rules, policies, and procedures; model appropriate behavior for the students during the school day
Proactively identify behaviors among all students that could lead to a crisis, an unsafe situation or disrupt the learning environment; use effective behavior management techniques to address these behaviors in order to limit the severity and length of disruptions
Proactively provide supervision of students to ensure the safety and security of the school program at all times
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statement and student record confidentiality procedures
Demonstrate appropriate use of verbal de-escalation skills to manage student behaviors; utilize the behavior continuum in order to use or consider the use of the least restrictive behavioral interventions necessary; use effective, appropriate, and approved strategies during a crisis including the participation in seclusions, therapeutic holds, escorts, and student restraints when necessary; consistently, and appropriately utilize and model TACT 2 techniques or classroom behavior management strategies
Work with teachers, therapists, school leaders, and other team members to determine the student and/or classroom needs, and adjust interventions and practices to best meet those needs; work with team to develop interventions and/or incentive plans when appropriate
Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities
Consistently model, and implement the organization’s core values to drive actions and to guide our students to incorporate Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership into positive behaviors
Comply with all of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’ policies, rules, protocols, and procedures

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