Paraprofessional - School-Based - Full Time Position

Pediatric Developmental Services; Parma (OH); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Zusammenfassung

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a full-time Paraprofessional to support students on school transportation. The role emphasizes safety, mobility assistance, and positive student engagement in a busy school environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, patience, and a self-motivated approach to problem solving. Competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions, plus an

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communication with students, families, and staff.
• Patience and calmness in challenging situations.
• Ability to follow safety protocols on school transport.

Aufgaben

• Assist students with disabilities boarding and exiting the bus.
• Ensure all students are seated and secured during transit.
• Support mobility-challenged students, including wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain a safe bus environment.
• Communicate with the bus driver and school staff about issues during transportation.
• Attend to individual student needs, including personal care if necessary.
• Follow established safety and emergency procedures on the bus.
• Assist with other tasks in the school when needed.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Patience

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Jobbeschreibung

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.