One to One/Therapeutic Behavior Aide, Sheppard Pratt School - Lanham

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/sheppard-pratt-school-lanham/] 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 individuals 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 our school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students. From the moment students enter our doors, they are greeted by the warm smiles of our dedicated staff and surrounded by sensory-engaging elements like bubble tables and 50-gallon fish tank.

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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