Join Our Team and Help Make a Difference
Working in a fast-paced environment, teaching kids with autism is both challenging and incredibly rewarding.
Every day is unique, filled with moments of growth, creativity, and connection. You’re not just teaching academic lessons — you’re fostering emotional resilience, social skills, and confidence. The energy is high and the need for flexibility is constant, which keeps you on your toes. But it’s in those intense moments, when you finally break through with a student, that you see just how powerful the work is.
If you’re someone who thrives on purpose, loves being challenged, and values authenticity in your work, teaching kids with autism could be the most fulfilling journey you can take. Plus, you get to be part of a community that’s making a difference, and there’s nothing more meaningful than that.
See our available job openings below and click the “Apply Here” button to learn more.
ABA Specialist
We’re excited to invite caring, motivated individuals to join us as entry-level Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapists! No experience? No problem-we provide all the training you’ll need to succeed. All sessions take place on-site during school hours, so you can enjoy a consistent daytime schedule with no nights or weekends. Come be part of a supportive team and start a meaningful career where every day brings the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and thrive!
Special Education Teacher
The Shafer Center is seeking a compassionate, creative, and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students on the autism spectrum by providing individualized, strengths-based instruction in a nurturing and highly supportive school environment.
Our Special Education Teachers develop and implement engaging, individualized educational programs that address each student’s unique academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional needs. Teachers collaborate closely with related service providers, BCBA’s, families, and other members of the educational team to create consistent, supportive learning experiences that promote student success across settings. The candidate should be committed to creating an inclusive classroom community, celebrating student progress, and approaching challenges with patience, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset. At The Shafer Center, teachers are part of a collaborative team dedicated to helping every student learn, grow, communicate, connect, and thrive.
Apply Here or email [email protected] for more information
Occupational Therapist
The Shafer Center in Owings Mills, Maryland, is looking for a highly motivated and committed occupational therapist who is looking to make a difference in the lives of some amazing children. This is a full-time position with benefits. The Shafer Center is committed to providing treatment to children and young adults with autism spectrum and related disorders. We utilize a whole-child approach to therapy to maximize the potential of each child. We believe in small caseloads and an interdisciplinary approach in order to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children. We strive to create a supportive work environment and an innovative and highly motivated team.