Sheppard Pratt
Location
Montgomery County, Maryland
Salary
$19 - $23 / HOUR
The aide will support teachers and students by providing educational and adaptive behavior assistance in a classroom setting. Responsibilities include implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, documenting student progress, and facilitating behavioral interventions.
Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or GED. The role is suitable for entry-level applicants interested in pursuing careers in special education or behavioral therapy.
Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/sheppard-pratt-school-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: $18.50/hour.
What you’ll get from us
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.
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Market context
One-to-one and therapeutic behavior aide roles in Maryland are often in demand in schools and special education programs, especially for candidates who can support students with behavioral and learning needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for reliability, patience, and an interest in special education or behavioral therapy, even at the entry level. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the diploma or GED requirement, insurance options, PTO, and tuition reimbursement against your goals.
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