Educational Treatment Assistant

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

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center in Towson, MD seeks an Educational Treatment Assistant to support students and implement therapeutic goals. You will assist with ITP/IEP-based instruction and collaborate with teachers to deliver education within a residential setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and involves modeling positive behavior and helping students gain independent living skills for smoother transitions between home, residential, and school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must meet Sheppard Pratt’s vehicle requirements: 18+ years old, 2+ years driving, valid license, clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Providing additional structure to students in alignment with ITP/IEP.
• Supporting the teacher as a paraprofessional educator with behavior intervention and educational support.
• Serving as a role model for students by encouraging appropriate behavior.
• Assisting residential staff in developing and reinforcing independent living skills and transitions.

Skills

Paraprofessional educator

Behavior intervention

Educational support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Educational Treatment Assistant

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• Hourly Range : $18.50 USD to $22.95 USD
• Teachers & Classroom Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: EDUCA013341

Description

Located on our historic campus in Towson, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school. We offer a year-round therapeutic educational and residential program catering to youths ages 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our comprehensive program offers structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling.

What to expect.

You will play a crucial role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of therapeutic strategies, working closely with students to support their treatment goals.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Providing additional structure to students in alignment with their Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Supporting the teacher as a paraprofessional educator by providing behavior intervention and treatment and educational support.
• Serving as a role model for students by encouraging and reinforcing appropriate behavior.
• Assisting residential staff in developing and reinforcing student’s independent living skills and facilitating an effective transition from residential unit to school setting.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.
• And more!

The pay range for this position is $18.50/hr minimum - $22.95/hr maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet Sheppard Pratt’s requirements to operate a company vehicle:
  • Be 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Driving record with 2 points or less for the 3 most recent years of driving history.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

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