Instructional Assistant

($500 Sign-On Bonus)
To face up against the challenge of making a positive change requires a lot of passion and inner-drive. At Linwood Center we pride ourselves on offering a strong network to provide the tools and support you need in order to tackle this task head-on. We understand the evolving field of Autism and want to offer a place where our employees can grow and learn along with program participants.
The work we do is rewarding, but it is not without its challenges so we provide a range of comprehensive benefits in order to ensure that you are meeting a work/life balance that allows you to be your best self at work. In addition to the list below we also offer scheduled mental health days, scheduled half-days, team-building activities, and group trainings.
Linwood Center currently offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Sign-on Bonus
• Annual/Sick/Personal Leave
• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Match
• Holiday Pay
• Employee referral program
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid training
• Paid orientation

Linwood Center is at the forefront of efforts to address the needs of the autism community. Since 1955, Linwood is one of a handful of programs in the United States and one of only three in the state of Maryland that provides comprehensive education and residential programs throughout the lifespan under one service umbrella. We develop lifelong relationships with individuals living with autism and related developmental disabilities from elementary school through retirement and old age.
The Instructional Assistant reports to and is supervised by the Special Education Teacher under the direction of the Education Director. He/she is responsible for assisting in the implementation of each student's Individualized Education Program (lEP). The Instructional Assistant provides assistance with instruction, engages students during non-instructional activities, and monitors students while moving to and from various locations and activities. The Instructional Assistant must be able to take direction from all supervisors in implementing best practices and support students through both work tasks and limits set by supervisors. He/she must be energetic and enthusiastic, as well as, patient and understanding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Instructional Assistant must meet the following criteria's listed below:

• Effectively and professionally communicates with:
• Other school staff
• Parents/Caregivers
• Supervisors
• Students

• Behavior Management
• Follow all Behavior Intervention Plans
• Use a neutral tone when managing behaviors
• Adhere to exclusion, seclusion, and restraint regulations & BPS
• Collect required behavior data

• IEP Implementation
• Implement instructional plans designed by professional staff
• Facilitate student learning by implementing IEP adaptations and strategies

• Working with Students
• Engage students during academic work
• Engage students during non-academic activities

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalence and one (1) year of experience preferred
• Must be 18 years old
• Must have excellent behavior management skills and be able to redirect inappropriate behaviors quickly
• Must be able to lift 80 pounds
• Must be able to pass an FBI and State of MD background check. Will also be required to pass a federal drug test, complete a physical and a TB test

Please note the following:

• Candidates that are referred to Linwood Center by an employment, or temporary agency are not eligible to receive a Sign-On-Bonus for positions that qualify for a Sign-On-Bonus.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Linwood Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience
Preferred

• 1 year(s): Year

Education
Required

• High School or better

Behaviors
Required

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations
Required

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

School type:

• Special education school

Work Location: In person