Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant 25/26SY

Indiana Public Schools•Indianapolis, IN

65d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant who will positively impact student success in preschool aged students. This is a rare opportunity for our Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant to play a key role in ensuring that preschool-aged students are set up for success for their future academic lives. You will be in a unique classroom setting providing treatment under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to a group of 2-8 students. As a member of the Unified Student Supports Team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.

Requirements

Highly-developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy
Results/action-orientation; project management skills
Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI
Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust
Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional needs
A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of actors
Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and writing capabilities
Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment
Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they arise
Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and diligence
Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree in communication science disorders
100 hours of clinical practicum supervised by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies, practices and programs

Responsibilities

Plans or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of students with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology supervised by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to disabled students under supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Implements supports in the classroom to engage preschool aged students in communication focused activities
Completes classroom management duties such as cleaning, preparing materials, toileting, feeding, and organizing.
Completes clerical tasks such as taking attendance, helping manage transportation of students, and communicating with community members and other school staff.
Based upon the individual education plans, provides speech, language and communication therapy in a variety of settings under supervision of licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Collaborates with the licensed Speech Language Pathologist to assess individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs for students
Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.
Serves as consultant to school staff and parents to incorporate speech and language development activities into the daily schedule.
Implements lesson plans.
Records student data and progress on goals.
Incorporate and prepare instructional materials to meet the individual needs of all students
Support students in reaching their individualized education plan goals and standards
Work collaboratively with other staff
Assist in classroom management of behaviors of students using a communication-centered approach