Communication Aide, Educational Assistant III, II, I - Central District Administration

This posting is being used to fill various Communication Aide positions at the specified location. The authorized level of these positions is Communication Aide. Applications are being accepted down to the Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Delivers independent speech and language remedial activities (such as reinforcement lessons and drills) to students with communication disorders in accordance with plans developed by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Provides reinforcement lessons and repetitive drill activities based on educational plans and specific instructions developed by the SLP.
• Assists students in improving speech and language skills, including proper mechanics (mouth, jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, diaphragm) and correct pronunciation of vowel and consonant sounds.
• Corrects sound and language misunderstandings, reinforces verbal comprehension, and assists with socially appropriate language usage.
• Records and scores student progress data, session responses, and significant behavioral observations as directed by guidelines and the SLP.
• Makes arrangements for remediation sessions with school personnel and participates in conferences with parents and staff to provide input on student progress.
• Adapts and devises individualized materials for SLP review and approval, and assists the SLP in developing intervention strategies.
• Provides relevant follow-up activities and materials for home use.
• Attends training sessions and workshops.
• May provide clerical services for the SLP and diagnostic team on a nonsignificant basis.

Requirements