Speech Therapy Aide

Pediatric Developmental Services; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) seeks a full-time Speech Therapy Aide to support virtual therapy sessions and help students reach their potential in a bright, active environment.

This role involves coordinating with teachers, assisting during sessions, and fostering a positive classroom atmosphere for children. PDS offers competitive compensation and generous benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus IRA with company matching.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; able to connect with children and parents.
• Self-motivated, patient, and able to problem solve.
• Ability to adapt to virtual session setups and guidance from therapists.

Responsibilities

• Bringing a student to a designated room for a virtual therapy session.
• Logging onto the computer for the student before the virtual session.
• Provide support for virtual therapist throughout the session.
• Support and maintain classroom policies.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Patience

Problem solving

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Speech Therapy Aide. 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 salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

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

Responsibilities:

• Bringing a student to a designated room for a virtual therapy session.
• Logging onto the computer for the student before the virtual session.
• Provide support for virtual therapist throughout the session.
• Support and maintain classroom policies.
• 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.
• 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.