One to One/Therapeutic Behavior Aide

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is seeking a paraprofessional educator to support classroom learning for students ages 5-21 with diverse needs. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in special education within a collaborative, structured environment.

You will assist the teacher, support IEP goals, document progress, and help deliver behavioral supports. The position runs Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, in person, with starting pay at $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry-level experience in special education is a plus.
• Starting pay rate: $18.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teacher as a paraprofessional educator and/or working with assigned student as a 1:1 dedicated aide.
• Supporting IEP goals and documenting student progress.
• Providing educational and adaptive behavior support.
• Providing behavior intervention and treatment.
• Opportunities for leading classroom activities.

Skills

Paraprofessional educator

One-to-one aide

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

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, development 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 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: $18.00/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)

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!

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