One to One/Therapeutic Behavior Aide, Primary Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is seeking an entry level paraprofessional educator to support teachers and students in a collaborative setting. You will assist with 1:1 and small group instruction, document progress, and help implement adaptive behavior plans.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with opportunities to lead activities and grow within our multi-disciplinary team dedicated to changing lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience assisting teachers and students in classroom settings is a plus.
• Ability to document student progress and follow IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher as a paraprofessional educator or 1:1 dedicated aide.
• Document student progress and provide additional instruction and structure for IEP goals.
• Provide educational and adaptive behavior support.
• Deliver behavior intervention and treatment as needed.
• Lead classroom activities when opportunities arise.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Progress documentation

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 students' 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: $18.50/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/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.

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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