Paraeducator - Rockford, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Paraeducator. 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 teaching position comes with a competitive Pay Rate and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

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

• Paraeducator Responsibilities:

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  • Instructional Support: Offering instructional services to students under the direct supervision of a teacher.

  • Behavior Management: Assisting students in maintaining appropriate behavior by implementing behavior intervention plans and de-escalating undesirable behaviors.

  • Personal Care: Providing toileting, feeding, and other personal care assistance to students with physical disabilities.

  • Ensure that the student is always in a safe and positive environment.

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!

If you feel that would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

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 .