Speech Therapy Aide - Silver Spring, MD

Pediatric Developmental Services; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a full-time Speech Therapy Aide in Silver Spring, Maryland. This role involves bringing students to virtual therapy sessions and providing support throughout.

We seek individuals passionate about helping children excel, demonstrating strong communication skills, self-motivation, and patience. Competitive salary and generous benefits, including health insurance and IRA matching, are included.

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with children and their parents.
• Experience in providing emotional support and guidance.
• Strong understanding of classroom policies.

Responsibilities

• Bring students to designated room for virtual therapy session.
• Log onto computer for the student before virtual session.
• Provide support for virtual therapist throughout the session.
• Assist in monitoring students as directed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Patience

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Speech Therapy Aide.

We are passionate about helping all students reach their potential and are looking for a caregiver who thrives in a bright, active, positive environment. If you are interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed, this may be the position for you!

This role comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including:

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

Responsibilities:

• Bringing students to a designated room for a virtual therapy session.
• Logging onto the computer for the student before the virtual session.
• Providing support for virtual therapist throughout the session.
• Supporting and maintaining classroom policies.
• Assisting students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Assisting in monitoring students as directed.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

We are looking for individuals with strong communication skills, self‑motivation, patience, problem‑solving ability, and the ability to connect with children and their parents. Applicants who meet these qualities may be perfect for this position.