1:1 Behavior Support Aide — Special Education Para

Sheppard Pratt; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a paraprofessional educator to support students aged 12 to 21 in a collaborative, in-person setting. The role offers entry-level experience in special education and supports IEP goals while assisting the classroom teacher.

You will work 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday, with on-site duties and opportunities to lead activities. Starting pay is $18.50/hour, with potential growth to $22.95/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Support IEP goals with progress documentation.
• Provide behavioral support and intervention.
• Opportunities to lead classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher as paraprofessional educator.
• Support assigned student as 1:1 aide.
• Document student progress toward IEP goals.
• Provide educational and adaptive behavior support.
• Lead classroom activities when needed.

Skills

Paraprofessional

1:1 aide

Documenting progress

Behavior support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sheppard Pratt School in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a paraprofessional educator to support students aged 12 to 21 in a collaborative, in-person setting. The role offers entry-level experience in special education and supports IEP goals while assisting the classroom teacher.

You will work 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday, with on-site duties and opportunities to lead activities. Starting pay is $18.50/hour, with potential growth to $22.95/hour based on experience.