Speech Teletherapy Facilitator (On call)
About The Position
Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an immediate opening for an on-call Speech Teletherapy Facilitator. The position provides on-site support to students receiving speech-language services through a virtual Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). The facilitator supports the student, therapy environment, materials, technology, safety, and communication to promote effective participation in virtual speech-language services. The facilitator works under the direction of the virtual SLP and does not provide independent speech-language therapy or make clinical decisions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role may serve Region 1, 2, or 3 and requires frequent travel between office locations and school sites within the designated area. Salary is $16.89–$17.39 per hour, with a mileage rate of $0.50 per mile.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must work under the direction of the virtual SLP and not provide independent speech-language therapy or make clinical decisions.
- Ability to travel frequently between office locations and school sites within the designated area.
Nice To Haves
- Additional education or experience in education, special education, communication, child development, or a related field.
- Experience working with students in a school or educational setting.
- Experience supporting students with disabilities, communication needs, behavioral needs, or technology-based services.
Responsibilities
- Bring students to and from scheduled virtual speech-language sessions in the school setting.
- Check the daily schedule and communicate student absences, schedule changes, and other relevant information to the virtual SLP and school staff.
- Prepare and maintain an appropriate, safe, accessible, and private therapy environment.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, cooperative teamwork, and excellent written and verbal communication.
- Prepare therapy materials and equipment as requested by the virtual SLP.
- Assist students with basic technology needs, including logging in, camera positioning, volume, microphone, screen display, and headphones.
- Provide basic technology troubleshooting and follow established procedures when technology problems occur.
- Support student attention, participation, engagement, and safety during sessions.
- Handle student-specific materials, AAC devices, and specialized equipment according to SLP direction.
- Maintain confidentiality and securely handle student information, records, and materials.
- Maintain immediate on-site responsibility for student safety and follow school emergency procedures.
- Participate in regular communication and check-ins with the virtual SLP.
- Perform other duties related to supporting virtual speech-language services as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
