Speech Therapy Aide — Virtual Sessions & Pediatric Support

Pediatric Developmental Services; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; 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 Speech Therapy Aide to support students through virtual and in-person sessions and to assist the clinical team in a bright, positive environment.

You will help with transporting students to virtual rooms, log in preparations, and support the therapist while fostering a caring, encouraging atmosphere for children and families.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to engage with children and parents.
• Patient and solution-oriented mindset.

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

Strong communication

Patient and empathetic

Engage with children and parents

Reliable and proactive

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a full-time Speech Therapy Aide to support students through virtual and in-person sessions and to assist the clinical team in a bright, positive environment.

You will help with transporting students to virtual rooms, log in preparations, and support the therapist while fostering a caring, encouraging atmosphere for children and families.