The Sheppard Pratt School - Rockville- Primary Program is a year round program that serves students age five-15 with autism spectrum disorder and other related disorders. Students are taught in highly structured, self-contained classrooms utilizing a variety of strategies including: discrete trial, direct instruction, play based instruction, motor skill development, sensory integration strategies, natural aided language stimulation, community based instruction, and positive behavioral support.
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:

• Pay rate starting at $18.80/hour.
• A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.
• And more!

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.

Sheppard Pratt's mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.