Communication Aide - Kauai District Office

Teach In Hawaii • Lihue, HI

358d • $3,150

About The Position

This posting is being used to fill Communication Aide positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Kauai District as needed and assigned by the Kauai District Administration Office. The Communication Aide will assist in improving students' speech and language skills under the guidance of a Speech Pathologist, providing reinforcement lessons and remedial activities as per educational plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent.
• 48 semester credits at the baccalaureate level from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education, including 3 credits in English and 3 in Math.
• An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS).
• Two years of work experience providing supportive services to professional personnel directly engaged in the academic development of children.
• One year of progressively responsible work experience assisting a Speech Pathologist in implementing educational/treatment plans.
• Ability to hear and speak the English language properly.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of one year of the Associate in Science program for Teacher Aide at an accredited community college.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in speech pathology and audiology.

Responsibilities

• Provides reinforcement lessons and repetitive drill activities in speech and/or language correction to students, in accordance with an educational/treatment plan developed by a Speech Pathologist.
• Assists students in improving their speech and/or language skills; instructs students in the correct usage of the mouth, jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, and diaphragm.
• Corrects student's misunderstanding of communication; teaches students how to attend and react to verbal communication.
• Records all pertinent data and information related to speech and/or language activities, as directed by the Speech Pathologist.
• Participates in conferences with parents, designated school personnel, and the Speech Pathologist.
• Adapts and devises materials and activities to meet individual students' needs.
• Gathers information and data regarding students' progress in tutorial sessions.
• Assists Speech Pathologist in preparing and developing materials and activities for strategies of intervention.
• Attends training sessions and workshops.
• May provide clerical services for the Speech Pathologist and/or the diagnostic team.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year.
• Health insurance with partial premium coverage.
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement plan contributions for eligible employees.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA) program participation.
• Deferred Compensation program for retirement savings.
• Temporary Disability Insurance for non-work related injuries.
• Workers' Compensation benefits for job-related injuries.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED