Classroom Therapy Assistant

The University of Southern Mississippi • Long Beach, MS

8d • $13 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This role offers academic, social, emotional, and physical support to students enrolled at the DuBard School for Language Disorders. Serving as a classroom therapy assistant, the position involves working approximately 37-40 hours per week alongside a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, who delivers direct intervention to children with severe communication disorders and academic challenges.

Requirements

• Two years of college study (60 semester hours) is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with children in an educational setting is required.
• Ability to utilize computer, computer software (word, excel, etc.), copy machine, fax machine.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and discretion when dealing with confidential matters and student files.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, families, and university students.
• Ability to be compassionate and empathetic while working with a diverse population.
• Ability to be flexible in job assignments.
• Ability to learn the multisensory instructional method utilized in the program.
• Demonstrated skill with oral language and reading proficiency.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational growth of students with significant communication disorders and academic challenges by working under the direction and guidance of the classroom speech-language pathologist
• Participate in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students and monitor their progress toward achieving IEP goals.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work alongside classroom speech-language pathologists to maintain student records, monitor progress, collect data, and prepare instructional materials.
• Support students with social, emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree