Full/Part-Time Speech-Language Therapy Paraeducator

Salina Public Schools; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Public Schools in CKCIE Area Schools is seeking a paraeducator to support speech/language therapy services. The role involves assisting students and therapists, observing and data-collection, and helping implement therapy techniques during school days (about 170 days/yr).

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to obtain passing score on the paraeducator assessment or 48 college hours or a post-secondary degree; strong communication and interpersonal skills are

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with special needs students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must obtain a passing score on the state paraeducator assessment, or have a minimum of 48 college hours, or have a post-secondary degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance for students to licensed speech therapists in implementing programs related to speech & language therapy needs.
• Observations and data collection to support therapy.
• Implementation of therapy techniques and interventions and execution of teacher/therapist directives with students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college hours

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Salina Public Schools in CKCIE Area Schools is seeking a paraeducator to support speech/language therapy services. The role involves assisting students and therapists, observing and data-collection, and helping implement therapy techniques during school days (about 170 days/yr).

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to obtain passing score on the paraeducator assessment or 48 college hours or a post-secondary degree; strong communication and interpersonal skills are