Educational Treatment Assistant

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center in Towson, MD, seeks a paraprofessional educator for a Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm in-person schedule on our historic campus. You will support students’ treatment goals and work with teachers to implement ITP/IEP plans in a therapeutic educational setting.

The role emphasizes behavior support, modeling appropriate conduct, and helping students transition between residential and school contexts, with strong training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet driving requirements: 18+, 2+ years driving, valid license, 2 points or less in 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Providing additional structure to students in alignment with their ITP and IEP.
• Supporting the teacher as a paraprofessional educator by providing behavior intervention 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 a proper transition from residential to school.

Skills

Behavior intervention

Educational support

Role modeling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

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.

• A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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.