One to One/Therapeutic Behavior Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School located within Severn River Middle School in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, seeks an entry-level paraprofessional to support students with autism and related disorders in grades six through eight. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to lead classroom activities and support the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of students.

The role offers a tuition reimbursement program for ongoing education and licensure, comprehensive medical benefits, a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher as a paraprofessional educator and/or work with an assigned student as a 1:1 dedicated aide.
• Document student progress and provide additional instruction and structure to support IEP goals.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Student progress documentation

Behavior intervention support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Located within Severn River Middle School in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School offers a 10-month special education program serving students in grades six through eight, aged 11 to 15, with autism spectrum disorder, emotional disabilities, and related disorders. Our unique location within Severn River Middle School grants us access to shared facilities and resources, and our students are exposed to general education peers and classes.

What to expect

You will join a collaborative learning environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the students in our care. This role offers rich, entry level, experience in special education if your goals include careers like 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 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

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

• 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 benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $18.50/hour minimum to $22.94/hour maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education and years and level of related 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 who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!