Educational Treatment Assistant, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center - Towson

Sheppard Pratt

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Located on Sheppard Pratt's historic campus in Towson, Maryland, the Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school. It offers a year-round therapeutic educational and residential program for youths aged 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges. The comprehensive program includes structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling. The Educational Treatment Assistant will play a crucial role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of therapeutic strategies, working closely with students to support their treatment goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must meet Sheppard Pratt’s requirements to operate a company vehicle: Be 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Driving record with 2 points or less for the 3 most recent years of driving history.

Responsibilities

Providing additional structure to students in alignment with their Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Supporting the teacher as a paraprofessional educator by providing behavior intervention and treatment and educational support.
Serving as a role model for students by encouraging and reinforcing appropriate behavior.
Assisting residential staff in developing and reinforcing student’s independent living skills and facilitating an effective transition from residential unit to school setting.