Personal Care Assistant

Pediatric Developmental Services; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a full-time PCA to join our staff and work in an amazing school. Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential?

Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Special Education Paraprofessional / PCA responsibilities include supporting IEPs, communicating progress with staff and families, and using reinforcement techniques to help students stay on track.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with K-12 children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute support in servicing the IEPs for each of the students in your care.
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles.
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness.
• Support the classroom teacher in the areas of behavior reinforcement and academics.
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with K-12 children

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a full timePCA to join our staff and work in an amazing school! 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, we want to hear from you!

Special Education Paraprofessional / PCA Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience working with K-12 children

Special Education Paraprofessional Responsibilities:

• Execute support in servicing the Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each of the students in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
• Support the classroom teacher in the areas of behavior reinforcement and academics
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment

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 and pediatric therapists, including Special Education Teachers; as well as 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 Special Education Teachers, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every therapist that works for us, we offer real support by the PDS Client Services team. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.