SPED Instructional Assistant - Salem, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire an Instructional Assistant 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!

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
• Fingerprinting reimbursement
• Great Mentorship Program!

• Instructional Assistant Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field preferred
  • Experience working with ECSE or K-12

  • Special Education Assistant responsibilities:

    • Support and maintain classroom policies.
    • Tutor individual students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
    • Provide support to the teacher by distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
    • 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.
    • Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that would be right for this SLP 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 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 and a tailored mentorship program . 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 .