Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Teachers Assistant Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, this may be the position for you!
This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching

• Paraprofessional Responsibilities:
  
  • The paraeducator is part of a classroom team, comprised of a special educator and at least one other support staff member. The paraeducator works with all students in the class and stays with the class all day.
    
    • Support daily routines of the classroom
      • Prepare instructional space, student schedules, prepare materials
      • Carry out small group learning (IEP targeted, repeated instruction, pre-teaching, etc)
      • Accompany students to cultural arts classes and facilitate participation
      • Assist students as needed with toileting and personal care*
      • Assist with feeding as needed
      • Monitor and engage with students during recess and playtime
      • Collect data related to IEP goals and objectives
    • Carry out IEP accommodations and modifications
      • Support use of augmentative communication devices and other communication tools
      • Carry out strategies from BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan)
        • May include token systems, schedules, breaks, etc
        • May require the use of CPI or other preventative strategies *
      • Modify instructional materials following guidance from teacher
      • Assist students with mobility and positioning using physical therapy equipment *

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
Do you have strong communication skills? Are you self-motivated? Are you patient and willing to problem solve? Can you easily connect with children and their parents? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
If you feel that would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers & pediatric therapists, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.
We know that every one of our employees is essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits .