Instructional Assistant - Speech

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

17d

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant - Speech supports virtual speech-language therapy sessions in coordination with an SLP teletherapist. The position is itinerant, and the school location may change. The employee helps students access teletherapy, prepares and troubleshoots technology, tracks attendance and participation, and communicates with teachers, teletherapy providers, and school-based personnel. The role is a 10-month, non-exempt position.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
For a Title I school, 48 college credits or passing ParaPro scores are required.
Ability to work in an instructional support role during virtual speech-language therapy sessions.
Excellent human relations skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge of children's developmental stages.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Flexibility to adjust to frequent schedule changes.
Adequate transportation to commute to multiple school sites during a school day.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the teletherapy program in coordination with the SLP teletherapist.
Assist students with logging on for teletherapy sessions.
Troubleshoot technological difficulties during sessions as needed.
Escort students to an assigned space to access teletherapy sessions.
Document attendance, student participation, and concerns from therapy sessions.
Communicate concerns and issues to relevant personnel at school buildings.
Complete Teletherapy Facilitator Training as directed by the teletherapy provider.
Complete Instructional Assistant Training (CCPS).
Complete Student Safety Training (CCPS).
Set up and test technology daily.
Call or visit classrooms to request students for teletherapy services.
Log individual student attendance daily.
Log communications with classroom teachers.
Communicate consistently with teletherapy providers about schedule changes.
Communicate with relevant school-based personnel when behavioral issues arise.