Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Student Teacher - Spring 2027

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Colorado offers a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Student Teacher role for Spring 2027. Working with a mentor teacher, you will progressively take co-ownership of the classroom to build skills in collaboration, planning, assessment, and instruction.

You will plan differentiated activities, monitor student progress, document records, integrate technology, and communicate with students, staff, and families as part of a supportive learning community.

Qualifications

• Manage classroom behavior and foster positive relationships to support growth.
• Demonstrate professional conduct including following laws and district policies.
• Plan and deliver differentiated instructional activities to support student learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and prepare reports.
• Utilize technology to access and develop learning materials.
• Communicate and collaborate with students, staff, supervisors, and parents/guardians.

Responsibilities

• Manage student behavior and foster positive classroom climate for growth.
• Follow laws, district policies and procedures with professional conduct.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instructional activities to guide student learning.
• Maintain records of student progress and prepare required reports from assessments.
• Utilize and integrate technology to provide diverse learning resources.
• Communicate and collaborate with students, staff, supervisors, and parents/guardians.

Job description

Job Posting Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Student Teacher - Spring 2027

Job Description: This position will provide student teachers the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in classroom management, professionalism, planning, assessment, and instruction in collaboration with a mentor teacher. Through this position, student teachers will will gain a foundation and the preparation to fulfill the responsibilities of a being a successful and collaborative educator.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

With the support of a mentor teacher and based on a gradual release model in which student teachers will gradually take co-ownership of the classroom, student teachers will be responsible for the following:

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing a positive culture and climate in order to develop relationships with students that foster growth and student development both emotionally and academically
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct including following all laws, district policies and school procedures and expectations
• Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instructional activities in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development and prepare required reports on students and activities based on informal and formal assessments
• Utilize and integrate technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with students, staff, supervisors, and parents/guardians

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Position Type: Student Teacher

Primary Location: Variable Location

Employee - SPED One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 0

FTE: 0.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 0

Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate: $0.00 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate: $17.50 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range: $0.00 USD - $35.00 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits: This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: January 30, 2027

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence

A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

1. Academic Excellence
2. Outstanding Educators and Staff
3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
5. Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do

In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it's a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

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In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

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