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GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS SLP

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ASSISTANT

•DISCOVERY

AND WILDER

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GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

in Grand Forks, North Dakota Posted in 15 days ago.

Type:

Full-Time Job Description:

Education:

Graduate of a Bachelors level Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders Program.

Certification of Completion in speech-language pathology issues by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education.

Speech Language Pathology Licensed Assistant license issued from the North Dakota Board of Examiners.

Qualifications:

Experience in a school setting preferredBasic academic and computer skillsAbility to work well with studentsExcellent human relations and communications skills

Job Summary:

To provide speech-language therapy services under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist to students identified with a disability in the area of speech language impairment. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide speech-language therapy services under the direction of a speech-language pathologist.

Assist supervising speech-language pathologist with planning lessons for students.

Perform documented tasks developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

Document students progress toward IEP goals and objectives.

Prepare materials, perform scheduling, and maintain space or equipmentParticipate in IEP meetings with the supervising speech-language pathologistWork with students individually or in groupsAssist with speech-language screeningsComplete Medicaid billing paperwork for students who are eligibleComply with speech pathology licensed assistant supervision requirements

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. Occasionally may need to lift up to fifty (50); reaching, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling within the classroom. The employee may encounter situations where students are physically aggressive and/or verbally abusive. This may require physical interaction (using strategies acquired through de-escalation and restraint training) between the employee and student. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. May be directly responsible for the safety, well-being and/or output of students.

Terms of Employment:

8 hours per day, Monday•Friday, Nine (9) months, academic school year of the students enrolled.

Evaluation:

Annual written evaluation by the supervisor