Speech Language Pathology Paraprofessional, Centennial Elementary
- Full-Time
- Fargo, ND
- Fargo Public Schools
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
- JobID: 4241 Position Type:
Licensed Educators and Specialists/Speech and Language Impairments
Date Posted:
8/22/2021
Location:
Centennial Elementary School
Closing Date:
Ongoing Recruitment
Full/Part Time 0.9 FTE, 32.5 to 35 hours per week
Benefits Eligible
Regular/Temporary Regular
Schedule 9-months Monday - Friday
Salary Range $23.77 to $29.07 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
1. 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%
Examples of this work include:
- 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.
Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 15%
Examples of this work include:
- Attend conferences and workshops toward present and future career development.Participate in general staff meetings.Contribute to the implementation of special projects when assigned.
Priority: Secondary | Percent of Time: 10%
Examples of this work include:
- Administrative support; copy and file paperwork.General student supervision as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum 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.
- 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).
*Salary range is subject to pending contract negotiations. The 2019-2021 salary ranges are listed for reference.
Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.
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.
For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.
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