Paraprofessional - Full-Time - Hiring Now

Pediatric Developmental Services; Winthrop (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a full-time Paraeducator. You will support teachers, reinforce instruction, and help students reach their potential in a bright, active classroom.

The role emphasizes patience, clear communication with students and families, and a positive, encouraging approach. We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution, plus an IRA with company matching.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to reinforce teacher instruction and follow directions.
• Positive, patient, and proactive classroom presence.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain classroom policies.
• Tutor individual students and reinforce instruction.
• Distribute and collect materials for the teacher.
• Assist students with examples, emotional support, and guidance.
• Monitor students as directed.
• Meet with teachers to discuss programs and materials.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Patience

Problem solving

Connect with children and parents

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Paraeducator. 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!

competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

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

Paraeducator Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain classroom policies.
• Tutor individual students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Provide support to the teacher by distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assist in monitoring students as directed.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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!

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.