Speech Therapy Aide @ Special Education Department

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Primary Purpose:

To assist speech language pathologists in providing comprehensive services to eligible students.

Qualifications:                                                              

Education/Certification:

• High school graduate or GED
• Qualifies for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication, human relations and interpersonal skills
• PC literate including Word, Outlook, and spreadsheet knowledge
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine
• Able to interpret instructions, complete tasks within timelines and multi-task
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required

Experience:

• Experience in Special Education preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Interpreter (English/Spanish) for speech therapy sessions.
• Escort students to/from therapy sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality while working with student information.
• Assist in administering the Spanish edition of the criterion referenced assessments with the campus SLP present.
• Assist in copying and translating written documents.
• Assist in making therapy materials.
• Assist SLP with behavior management.
• Travel within district boundaries.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.