Speech Paraprofessional Appanoose & Pomona

DEFINITION: A speech paraeducator is a person hired to assist aSpeech Languate Pathologistduring teletherapy sessions of exceptional students.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED (minimum)

REPORTS TO: Speech Language Pathologist/ Building Administrator / TLEC Administrator

EVALUATOR: Speech Language Pathologist/ Building Administrators / TLEC Administrator

JOB GOAL: To perform the responsibilities and duties of a speech paraeducator for TLEC in an efficient and accurate manner.

TRAVEL REQUIRED - Mileage reimbursement between facilities

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform with direction of licensed staff in a manner consistent with requirements of law rules and regulations local district policies and procedures and TLEC policies and procedures.
2. Attend TLEC and district inservices as requested.
3. Complete required inservice hours as designated by Kansas State Department of Education..
4. Attend staff meetings as requested.
5. Maintain excellent attendance.
6. Work to implement the vision and mission of TLEC and the school district.
7. Required to maintain current drivers license.
8. Travel between job sites.
9. Comply with requirements including confidentiality for educational and medical records. (Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to students parents parent communication and/or classroom activities.) Note: All parent communication must come directly from certified personnel.
10. Interact with students in a respectful manner that reflects knowledge of similarities and differences associated with disabilities and diversity.
11. Provide documentation of observations using basic data collection techniques as needed.
12. Establish and maintain positive rapport with learners teachers and administration.
13. With guidance from professional staff use developmentally and age-appropriate strategies equipment materials and assistive technologies as directed to accomplish instructional objectives.
14. Assist in maintaining a safe healthy learning environment.
15. Use strategies and techniques for facilitating the inclusion of students.
16. Use strategies which promote the learners independence.
17. Implement effective research-based strategies for the management of behaviors in accordance with a students Positive Behavior Support Plan.
18. Use appropriate strategies and techniques to increase students self-esteem self-awareness self-control self-reliance and self-advocacy.
19. Work with individual students or small groups on specific language development as outlined by the speech pathologist and keep appropriate records of the students progress in attaining the goals specified in the IEP
20. Use appropriate strategies and techniques in a variety of settings to assist in the development of social skills.
21. Serve as a positive role model.
22. Immediately report accidents assaults destruction of property and abusive behavior to the SLP Principal and TLEC Office.
23. Implement and follow all district health and safety policies
24. Participate in IEP meetings upon SLP request.
25. Provide work related instruction to students in the school setting or community-based setting
26. Assist with supervision of students during the SLPs temporary absence.
27. Other duties as assigned by the SLP building administrators and/or Special Education Directors in reference to his/her responsibilities.
28. Demonstrate flexibility regarding scheduling working conditions and locations.
29. Follow district and TLEC policy regarding technology and social media.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

1. May require physical exertion to physically manipulate students or equipment.
2. May require assisting with the personal care needs (toileting dressing feeding and other self-care activities) and assistive devices of students with special needs.
3. May require sitting standing walking running stooping bending kneeling reaching and turning.
4. May require active participation with students at gym class recess or during classroom activities.
5. May require some travel.
6. Demonstrate the ability to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions.
7. Assist students to learn work related skills in the school setting and community-based settings.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority