LCSD is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant!
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant: Grades PreK-12
Reports To: Principal and works closely with Special Education Dean
Length of Assignment: 10 months (179 contract days) Follows LCSD calendar Starts as soon as possible
Salary: LCSD Certified Salary Schedule
FTE: .5
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.
Essential Job Elements:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
- Follow documented intervention plans or protocols developed by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist
- Document student performance (e.g. data based on student goals, observation data, prepare progress charts and records) and report this information to the Speech Language Pathologist
- Assist the Speech Language Pathologist in assessment of students and conduct non-standardized screenings as requested by the Pathologist
- Assist with informal documentation
- Assist with clerical duties and departmental operations (e.g. preparing materials, scheduling)
- Participate in education facility activities including meetings and conferences as requested by Pathologist
- Collect data for quality monitoring and improvement
- Flexibility and the ability to work with a diverse group of students and adults.
- Assist in facilitating communication between Speech Language Pathologists, site staff, parents (as requested) regarding student performance, progress and goals
- Maintaining confidentiality is critical
- Travel may be required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in speech communication or related field
- Valid Colorado Department of Education Speech Language Pathology Assistant Authorization
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Experience is preferred
How to apply:
● Internal candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a transfer request, letter of interest and resume to Kathleen Fitzsimmons:HR Manager, Lisa Berman: 7-12 Special Education Dean, Marcia Cates: Pk-6 Special Education Dean
● External candidates, please submit a Certified Employee Application, In addition to completing this application, please submit a resume, transcripts, credentials, three letters of recommendation and a copy of your Colorado Teaching Certificate/License if available. Submit to Kathleen Fitzsimmons: HR Manager, Lisa Berman: 7-12 Special Education Dean, Marcia Cates: Pk-6 Special Education Dean