1:1 Therapeutic Behavior Aide - Entry-Level Special Ed

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is seeking a paraprofessional educator to support classroom learning for students ages 5-21 with diverse needs. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in special education within a collaborative, structured environment.

You will assist the teacher, support IEP goals, document progress, and help deliver behavioral supports. The position runs Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, in person, with starting pay at $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry-level experience in special education is a plus.
• Starting pay rate: $18.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teacher as a paraprofessional educator and/or working with assigned student as a 1:1 dedicated aide.
• Supporting IEP goals and documenting student progress.
• Providing educational and adaptive behavior support.
• Providing behavior intervention and treatment.
• Opportunities for leading classroom activities.

Skills

Paraprofessional educator

One-to-one aide

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is seeking a paraprofessional educator to support classroom learning for students ages 5-21 with diverse needs. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in special education within a collaborative, structured environment.

You will assist the teacher, support IEP goals, document progress, and help deliver behavioral supports. The position runs Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, in person, with starting pay at $18.00 per hour.