School SLPA: Empower Students with Speech Support

NSD131; Nampa, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampa School District #131 is seeking an SLP Assistant to support speech and language services under the supervision of the Special Education Director/Principal. The role involves working with students individually or in small groups to achieve educational goals and objectives.

The assistant will screen, observe, prepare materials, and reinforce learning under certified staff, maintaining high standards, confidentiality, and a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Communication Disorders or related field required.
• Must have a current SLPA license through the Idaho Board of Occupational Licenses or be willing to obtain one within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide related services in speech and language as necessary under the supervision of an SLP.
• Assist with screening and observing students for possible speech/language delays.
• Prepare and organize materials for small group and individual instruction
• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students’ work and study habits
• Observe and record students’ time on task when needed
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the classroom teacher
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Provide supervision for assigned student(s) at all times, including breaks
• One-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the teacher
• Assist in reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior supports
• Assist the assigned student in the general education classroom setting during class activities.
• Collect data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes.
• Accompany the student when trips are necessary to the school office or nurse office as needed.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the student to provide a positive classroom experience.
• Serve as a resource person to the child study team as needed.
• Alert classroom teacher to any problems or special information concerning any individual student.
• Work with special needs children who have unique learning challenges.
• Assist certified teacher in preparing for classroom activities.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Nampa School District #131 is seeking an SLP Assistant to support speech and language services under the supervision of the Special Education Director/Principal. The role involves working with students individually or in small groups to achieve educational goals and objectives.

The assistant will screen, observe, prepare materials, and reinforce learning under certified staff, maintaining high standards, confidentiality, and a positive classroom environment.