School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to provide speech-language services to students under the direction of a licensed SLP. The district serves ~20,000 students across 60+ languages and features Sumner Academy, a top high school highly rated nationally. Starting date is immediate.

Location: TBD. Applicants should have a relevant degree or be working toward one, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel between schools to support student

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Communication Sciences/Disorders or related field (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent with 30 hours in Communication Sciences/Disorders or related field (required).
• Job related experience in schools, early childhood education, or pediatrics preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation required given potential travel between schools.

Responsibilities

• Follows a treatment plan to provide speech and/or language therapy under supervision of SLP.
• Creates treatment activities and prepares materials under supervision of SLP.
• Collects accurate data to document student performance on IEP goals.
• Collaborates with speech-language pathologists, teachers, therapists, and administrators.
• Attends meetings (IEP, parent-teacher) as assigned.
• Performs other related duties to ensure efficient functioning of the unit.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Reliable transportation

Education

B.S./B.A. in Communication Sciences/Disorders or related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 30 hours in Communication Sciences/Disorders or related field

Job description

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to provide speech-language services to students under the direction of a licensed SLP. The district serves ~20,000 students across 60+ languages and features Sumner Academy, a top high school highly rated nationally. Starting date is immediate.

Location: TBD. Applicants should have a relevant degree or be working toward one, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel between schools to support student