Sheppard Pratt·Baltimore County, Maryland
1 dedicated aide for students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Key duties include documenting IEP progress and providing educational and adaptive behavior interventions.
Located on our historic campus in Towson, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/sheppard-pratt-school-towson/] (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school. We offer a year-round therapeutic educational and residential program catering to youths ages 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our comprehensive program offers structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling.
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
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education and years and level of related experience.
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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Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED. This is an entry-level position suitable for those pursuing careers as special education teachers or behavior analysts.
Market context
In Maryland, one-to-one therapeutic behavior aide roles are often tied to steady demand in special education and residential treatment settings. Competition can be strong because employers look for candidates who can stay calm, follow behavior plans, and work well with students or residents; a high school diploma or GED is the stated minimum, and this role can be a practical step toward special education or behavior analysis careers. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and be ready to explain any experience supporting youth, routines, or de-escalation.