Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Cranston, RI

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Direct Support Professional Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? If so, this may be the position for you!

This teaching position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes :

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

School-Based Direct Support Professional Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD)

Assist students with daily routines, classroom participation, and transitions throughout the school day

Implement behavior support strategies under the guidance of BCBAs or special education staff

Support students in developing social, communication, and life skills

Monitor and document student progress and behaviors as directed

Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff to ensure consistent support

Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning 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 .

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