About The Position

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. 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).

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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