Speech Language Pathology Paraprofessional

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant/Paraprofessional to support students under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. Responsibilities include screenings, implementing tasks, collecting progress data, and preparing materials.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families, with a 9-month schedule and benefits eligibility. AND schedule notes Monday through Friday, 9-month term.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Speech-Language program with an Associate degree.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a certificate of completion in speech-language pathology issued by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education.
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Basic academic and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to carry out the speech curriculum.
• Collect and record relevant data regarding student progress.
• Assist in the collection of teacher requests, comments and test information.
• Assist the speech/language pathologist with adaptations/modifications.
• Maintain current knowledge of Speech-Language Pathology practices and trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (preferred)

Job description

Job Type Full time Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Schedule 9-months Monday through Friday Salary Range From $27.78 to $32.65 per hour

Position Summary

This position is directly supervised by a speech language pathologist. A speech language pathology assistant/paraprofessional is responsible for providing speech language screenings without interpretation, perform documented tasks developed by the supervising speech language pathologist, document student's progress toward meeting goals and report this information to the speech language pathologist and prepare materials.

Responsibilities

Speech-Language Pathology Support Services

to provide speech-language therapy services to students identified with a variety of needs and disabilities according to each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 75%

• Work directly with students to carry out the speech curriculum.
• Collect and record relevant data regarding student progress.
• Assist in the collection of teacher requests, comments and test information.
• Assist the speech/language pathologist with adaptations/modifications.
• Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of Speech-Language Pathology practices and trends.

Professional Development

Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 15%

• Attend conferences and workshops toward present and future career development.
• Participate in general staff meetings.
• Contribute to the implementation of special projects when assigned.
• General Support: other duties as assigned.

General Support

Priority: Secondary | Percent of Time: 10%

• Administrative support; copy and file paperwork.
• General student supervision as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate of a Speech-Language program with an Associate degree.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a certificate of completion in speech-language pathology issued by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education.
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Basic academic and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a Speech-Language program with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working or volunteering in a school setting.
• Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs).

Application Procedures

Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.

Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, [phone].

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

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