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).

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

When you are assigned as a substitute teacher, you will instruct students according to prepared lesson plans and maintain an orderly classroom learning environment.

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

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.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field. At least 6 months of experience working in a classroom setting. Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland State Department of Education certification in secondary education or special education. Must be acquired within 60 days of employment.

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!