PT. SPED SPEECH AIDE

Job Responsibilities

• Implement purposeful lesson plans, activities, interventions, and scaffolds to support identified students in the regular curriculum
• Document student progress
• Collect and log data for reimbursement requirements
• Share information with students, parents/guardians, and multi-disciplinary team members
• Provide data to help develop goals for student's IEP or therapy plan
• Participate in IEP meetings
• Assist with clerical duties
• Assist in administration of speech, language, and hearing screenings
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Support student interaction in development of social skills and relationship building
• Collaborate with other educators regarding daily routines and student support and participation

District Expectations

• Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and initiative in completing assigned tasks
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Time management and organization
• Patience and compassion with students, families, and colleagues
• Optimism and positivity
• Commitment to learning
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
• Balance between a creative and practical mind

Requirements

• Certification in child CPR preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to lift at least 45 pounds
• Successful experience working with children at risk