Primary Purpose

 

Assist the virtual Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the preparation and management of virtual speech and language treatment activities; work under the supervision of a licensed SLP; and support speech and language students during treatment sessions and transitions.  

 

Qualifications

 

Education/Certification/Licensure

• High school diploma or GED
• Educational Aide II certification
• 48 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work well with children.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Patience, tolerance, and flexibility

• Positive and productive communication and interpersonal skills

• General knowledge of objective data collection

• Intermediate computer skills

• Ability to incorporate behavior principles in positive, proactive, and instructional ways

• Knowledge of district physical restraint and crisis intervention plan

Experience

• Verifiable experience working with children (e.g., sports, girl/boy scouts)

Major Responsibilities and Duties 

1. Support and assist staff during instruction and virtual speech sessions, including maintaining attendance records, preparing instructional materials, and supporting administrative tasks.
2. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises.
3. Assist staff in guiding/supervising students during daily activities and teletherapy inside the classroom, in the lunchroom, and outside the classroom during arrival and dismissal.
4. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
5. Attend professional learning opportunities as assigned.
6. Assist in inventory, care, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
7. Model and reinforce appropriate behavior and assist with discipline and behavior management.
8. Contribute to a positive school climate through the use of praise, encouragement, and example.
9. Assist staff in collecting individual student data.
10. Implement crisis prevention and intervention strategies.
11. Implement individualized provision of positive and negative reinforcements for student behaviors.
12. Always maintain student/staff confidentiality.
13. Assist with student transitions.
14. Maintain a log of activities.
15. Assist with professional learning opportunities as assigned.
16. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
17. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of CCISD.
18. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
19. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
20. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
21. Demonstrate proficient levels of technology applications.
22. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional well-being of students.
23. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
24. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
25. Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor.
26. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
27. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
28. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e., email, written, and verbal).
29. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

 

Working Conditions       

 

Mental Demands

Effective verbal and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide travel; moderate to heavy walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting; riding school bus for community instructions, exposure to chemicals for cleaning.  Use of personal vehicle for daily duties and transporting equipment (mileage between campuses reimbursed)

 

Terms: 183 days

 

Hours: 7.5

 

Pay Grade: Para 1