Educational Assistant, Sheppard Pratt School - Rockville, MD (Primary Program)

Sheppard Pratt; Rockville (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School is seeking an Educational Assistant in Rockville, MD. This full-time role supports students with diverse needs in a collaborative environment, offering entry-level experience in special education. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and supporting IEP goals. Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in special education.
• Support Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher as a paraprofessional educator.
• Document student progress and provide additional instruction.
• Provide educational and adaptive behavior support.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Educational Assistant, Sheppard Pratt School - Rockville, MD (Primary Program)

Job Category: Special Educ/Early Childhood and General Educ

Requisition Number: EDUCA008813

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• Posted: May 9, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range: $18 USD to $22.28 USD

Locations

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Rockville, MD 20853, USA

Description

Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is a nonpublic special education day school serving students ages 5-21 (grades K-12) with a range of needs including autism, developmental delay, emotional disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairments. Our small class sizes and individualized instruction ensure that students receive the attention and support they need to succeed academically and emotionally. Our team provides a supportive and structured environment that integrates specialized academic instruction, counseling, transition services, and behavioral modification tailored to each student’s unique needs.

What to expect:

You will join a collaborative learning environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the students. This role offers rich, entry-level experience in special education for those aspiring to careers as a special education teacher, registered behavior technician (RBT), or board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA).

Specific responsibilities include:

• Supporting the teacher as a paraprofessional educator and/or working with an assigned student as a 1:1 dedicated aide.
• Supporting Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives by documenting student progress and providing additional instruction and structure.
• Providing educational and adaptive behavior support.
• Providing behavior intervention and treatment.
• Opportunities for leading classroom activities.

What you’ll get from us:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay for this position is determined based on factors such as education and experience.

What we need from you:

• High school diploma or GED.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace; we are a community of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing hope and healing. Join us and be part of a mission that changes lives!

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