What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Assistant, Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland, MD position at Sheppard Pratt?
The Sheppard Pratt School in Cumberland is a nonpublic special education day school dedicated to providing year-round educational, vocational, and daily living services to students in grades K-12. Our focus lies in supporting students with emotional disabilities and autism, empowering them to succeed academically and beyond. We believe in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student’s potential is recognized and celebrated. From vibrant artwork adorning our halls to meaningful interactions between staff and students, our school embodies a culture of warmth, connection, and growth.
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
- 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
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.
- High school diploma
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.
