Non-Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Platte Valley School District
Platte Valley School District
Pursuing Excellence for All: For Every Student, Every Day
Non-Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Classification: Exempt
Date Posted: May 2, 2024
School Year and Contract Length/ Days: (2024-2025/181 Days)
Salary: $49,185 - $60,090. Salary placement on our classified salary schedule is dependent on the employee’s education and/or work experience. Non-licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of work experience and/or educational attainment up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Additional days may be added to the notice of assignment at the request of administration based on need with approval from the CFO/COO or Superintendent of Schools. Click here for more information.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick-leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. Health benefits are available to all employees working 20-hours or more a week. Additionally, all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k) or 403(b) plans.
Reports to: Building Principals & Speech Language Pathologist
Apply online @ www.pvre7.org
Position open until filled
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• A bachelor's degree in speech communications, speech language/pathology, or communication disorder/speech sciences OR a bachelor's degree (in any major) plus 24 semester hours in speech language hearing sciences from regionally accredited college/university.
• Certificate of completion of an approved speech-language pathology assistant program which includes a minimum 100-clock hour school-based practicum under the supervision of an ASHA-certified, fully licensed school speech-language pathologist.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education endorsement as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant Authorization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: Working under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, provide education and therapy intervention to students with identified speech and language disorders. The position is currently focused on services in PK-6th grade.
Essential Functions and Characteristics:
• Design, develop and implement learning activities to meet the identified needs of students placed in the program. Implement pre-post assessment procedures to determine progress of students in the program.
• Provide written documentation/data collection for the purpose of reporting progress on IEP goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other members of the school and support staff to plan and implement instructional goals, objectives and progress reports.
• Maintain all required records, forms and files prescribed by the program and those required by the district.
• Adapts educational materials and equipment for the purpose of providing intervention and/or meeting the individual student’s needs.
• Assists in facilitating meetings/communications between therapist, site staff, parents, etc. for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s goals.
• Collects data on student achievements for the purpose of documenting activities, preparing reports and/or updating IEP logs.
• Consults with Speech/Language Pathologist, teachers, etc. for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services.
• Strive to provide a fun, stimulating learning environment with challenging and developmentally appropriate activities which will enhance each student’s communication/language skills.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
EEO/AAP Statement
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Platte Valley School District, Weld Re-7 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.