Therapy Assistant - Preschool Autism Program
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- College classes in Psychology, Education, or a related field are preferred.
- Experience working with young children is preferred.
- Experience as a paraprofessional with young children with autism and implementing treatment protocols in a classroom or childcare setting is preferred.
- Carry out instructional programs as outlined by Speech-Language Pathologists.
- Implement behavior management strategies according to trained procedures.
- Assist with data management, including data collection and data entry.
- Provide basic care needs of students during groups.
- Prepare and lead specified activities during groups.
- Assist in developing therapeutic materials.
- Clean, organize, and maintain the classroom.
- Support planning, preparation, and staffing for supplemental programming.
- Participate in parent awareness and training activities.
- Complete medical, behavioral, and other in-service training as needed.
- Experience working with young children.
- Experience as a paraprofessional with young children with autism and implementing treatment protocols in a classroom or childcare setting.
- College classes in Psychology, Education, or a related field.
About the company
Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins that supports children and young adults with developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, or musculoskeletal system through patient care, education, research, and professional training. It uses an interdisciplinary treatment approach where multiple specialists work together to create individualized plans, offering neurobehavioral, rehabilitation, and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units as well as more than 55 outpatient clinics and several home, community, and school programs. It differs from many providers by pairing medical care with education and community services under one umbrella, strengthened by its Johns Hopkins link and coordinated, team-based care across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. The goal is to improve quality of life for these individuals through comprehensive, coordinated care, education, research, and training.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
Founded
1937
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On August 21, 2026, Kennedy Krieger posted new AI autism screening research with Penn Engineering.
- The institute won a $4 million NIH grant for toddler autism brain-imaging research in 2026.
- CDC funded its fellowship expansion with $7.5 million, strengthening workforce training in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Dr. John Campo stepped down September 2026, leaving pediatric psychiatry leadership in transition.
- A WARN filing cut 26 workers in Baltimore and Windsor Mill effective August 7, 2026.
- If Johns Hopkins support weakens, Kennedy Krieger loses referrals, faculty, and research leverage quickly.
What makes Kennedy Krieger unique
- Johns Hopkins affiliate Kennedy Krieger treats rare pediatric neurologic, developmental, and spinal disorders across 55 clinics.
- Its interdisciplinary model spans inpatient rehabilitation, schools, home services, and specialized outpatient care.
- Kennedy Krieger leads national autism screening, wearable brain imaging, and epilepsy-sleep research in 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Assistance
- Training Programs
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Tuition Reimbursement