Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - 2 positions

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Pueblo County School District 70 is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado, where the Fountain and Arkansas Rivers converge and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Established in 1950 through the consolidation of 35 smaller districts, District 70 is one of Colorado's largest geographical school districts. With a commitment to excellence, we educate a diverse student body of more than 10,000 from Pueblo County and surrounding areas.

The Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant assists the Speech Language Pathologist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. They apply principles, methods and procedures for an analysis of speech and language comprehension and production to determine communicative competencies. Provide intervention strategies and services related to speech and language development and literacy development as well as disorders of language, voice, articulation and fluency and functional communication that adversely affect an individual's educational performance.

Salary Range: $47,030-$99,600 ($47,030-$62,050 for external candidates dependent on experience and education)

Job Summary: The Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant assists the Speech Language Pathologist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. They apply principles, methods and procedures for an analysis of speech and language comprehension and production to determine communicative competencies. Provide intervention strategies and services related to speech and language development and literacy development as well as disorders of language, voice, articulation and fluency and functional communication that adversely affect an individual's educational performance.

Procedure for Application: A Certified Application must be submitted on-line at Incomplete applications or those not fully submitted will not be forwarded for review.

Benefits: Based on employment status, District 70 offers a variety of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Annual leave, vacation, and holiday pay; Employee Assistance Program; Cafeteria Plan (Section 125); PERA Retirement; Access to additional benefits through optional payroll deduction.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Pueblo County School District 70 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is prohibited accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.