Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 20,000 students, and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest-rated high school in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas, and our student population is approximately 58% Hispanic, 22% African American, 8% White, 7% Asian, and 4% Pacific Islander. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers.

The job of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing speech-language services to students with communication disabilities to minimize adverse impact on student success under the direction of a KS licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).

Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. in Communication Sciences/Disorders or a related field (preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 30 hours at an institution of higher education in Communication Sciences/Disorders or a related field (required)
• Job related experience in schools, early childhood education, or pediatrics preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation required given the potential for travel between schools to service student needs.

Essential Functions:

• Follows a treatment plan to provide speech and/or language therapy to students with communication impairments under the direction of the supervising SLP.
• Creates treatment activities and prepares materials to address a variety of speech and language impairments/needs under the direction of the supervising SLP.
• Collects accurate, objective data to document student performance on speech/language IEP goals and objectives.
• Collects subjective information to describe student's participation in therapy sessions
• Works collaboratively with a variety of professionals including, but not limited to, speech-language pathologists, general education teachers, special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, paraprofessionals, administrators, etc.
• Participates in departmental meetings and in-service training for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Attends meetings with the supervising KS licensed SLP (e.g., IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences) as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Communication / Organization: Maintains communication with school personnel to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Performs other related work as required.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Language Skills: Ability to read and write daily treatment summaries, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and students.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students' safety, work output and well-being.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge related to current training and research to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, supervisors, and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Terms of Employment: 186 Days

Salary: Level 7

Classified Salary Schedule:

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt

Report To: Principal

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy

Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.