Paraprofessional - Full Time - School Setting

Pediatric Developmental Services; Town of Clinton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a full-time Paraprofessional/Bus Aide in Wisconsin. Join a bright, active environment and support students during transportation. The role emphasizes serving children with disabilities, safety, and teamwork with school staff.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance and an IRA with company matching. Commitment to helping all students reach their potential is central to PDS.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Self-motivated and patient approach.
• Ability to connect with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Help students board and exit the bus safely.
• Ensure students are seated and secured during transit.
• Assist students with mobility challenges and wheelchairs.
• Monitor behavior and maintain a safe bus environment.
• Communicate with bus driver and school staff about issues.
• Attend to individual student needs including personal care if needed.
• Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures on the bus.
• Assist with additional tasks around the school as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Patience

Problem solving

Connecting with families

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Paraprofessional. 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 hourly rate and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

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

Bus Aide responsibilities:

• Assist students with disabilities in boarding and exiting the bus safely.
• Ensure all students are seated and secured properly during transit.
• Provide support to students with mobility challenges, including assisting with wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain a safe and orderly environment on the bus.
• Communicate effectively with the bus driver and school staff regarding any issues or concerns during transportation.
• Attend to the needs of individual students, including assisting with personal care tasks if necessary.
• Follow established safety protocols and emergency procedures in the event of an incident or emergency on the bus.
• Help out with other tasks in the school when needed.

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.