Paraprofessional - Lenexa Schools - Full-Time Position

Pediatric Developmental Services; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 in Lenexa, Kansas. The role involves supporting students, tutoring, and assisting teachers with materials in a bright, positive school environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution, and IRA with company matching. This position emphasizes helping all students reach their potential within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in classroom settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assist teachers with materials and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain classroom policies.
• Tutor individual students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Distribute and collect paper and supplies to assist the teacher.
• Provide emotional support and a friendly attitude to students.
• Assist in monitoring students as directed by the teacher.
• Discuss programs and materials with teachers to meet student needs.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Self-motivation

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.