One to One/Therapeutic Behavior Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Hunt Valley seeks a paraprofessional educator to support teachers and students with IEP goals. This entry-level role offers 1:1 student support, behavior interventions, and classroom activity leadership.

You'll join a collaborative team delivering educational and therapeutic services for youth ages 5 to 21 in a dedicated program. Starting pay is $18.50/hour with growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience as a paraprofessional is a plus.
• Ability to support IEP goals and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher as a paraprofessional educator and 1:1 dedicated aide.
• Support IEP goals by documenting student progress and providing instruction and structure.
• Provide educational and adaptive behavior support.
• Provide behavior intervention and treatment.
• Opportunity to lead classroom activities when possible.

Skills

Paraprofessional educator

1:1 support

IEP goals collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Sheppard Pratt School in Hunt Valley is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. Every aspect of the school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students. From our architectural details to our dedicated staff, everything is designed with student success in mind. Upon entering our doors, you’ll immediately notice the bright colors, wide spaces, and welcoming faces ready to assist our students in overcoming challenges.

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). Starting pay rate: $18.50/hour.

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. We offer:

• 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)
• 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 individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!