SLP Tech - District

ParaPro Position

6 hours per day

On-going

Comprehensive benefit information can be found here.

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must have a high school diploma or equivalent, AND successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPro Assessment, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate's (or higher) degree (official transcript is required) and submit the online employment application.

Position Summary

• Supervise students
• Assisting in-person with connecting students with the SLP for tele-therapy sessions
• Escorting students to tele-therapy sessions
• Setting up speech materials
• Interface with staff to support communication goals
• Collect work samples and data for the SLP
• Assists in the daily management, organization, monitoring, and safety of students; supervises recess and lunch periods, field trips, locker rooms, study and detention rooms, and student arrival/departure.
• Collects and prepares instructional and non-instructional materials as directed; assembles worksheets, lessons, art supplies, and other materials; creates and posts bulletin boards; corrects worksheets, quizzes, and assignments.
• Assists in maintaining and updates student records, class lists, attendance and other data.
• Performs equipment and supply inventories; prepares orders, materials as necessary.
• Answers telephones, takes messages, processes and distributes forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests, and schedules by using office machines such as a typewriter, computer, photocopier, and other standard office equipment.
• Maintains files and records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, AND successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPro Assessment, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate's (or higher) degree (official transcript is required).
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.
• Post high school training in child development and related training desired.
• Testing is required for this position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage.
• General knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, and ability to operate standard office equipment such as word processor and photocopier. Keyboarding skills at 45 words per minute for some positions.
• Ability to learn and willingness to use computer equipment and various software programs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and be flexible to meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform required duties which may include lifting and positioning students in and out of a vehicle, wheelchair, therapy equipment, etc.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures. Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to handle students with behavioral and physical handicapping conditions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the general public.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• May be required to complete training in First Aid and CPR if required by the District.
• FBI and Washington State Patrol background clearance required.
• Type II driver's license may be required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aberdeen School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io and Stefanie Lamont Section 504/ADA Coordinator View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.