QUALIFICATION

• EDUCATION: Completed a minimum of a high school diploma;
• LICENSURE: Associate degree preferred with continued employment conditional on successful completion of Paraeducator Generalist I Certificate.
• EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with children preferred
• Ability to effectively relate to student population being served
• Strong communication skills appropriate for assigned tasks
• Proficiency in using relevant technology tools
• Pass the required security check conducted as per Human Resources hiring practice.
• Must have transportation and valid driver’s license

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the SLP with screenings of students with no interpretation of information
• Assist with data collection and documentation as directed by the SLP
• Follow documented treatment plans developed by the supervising SLP
• Plan activities that lead to student success on goals
• Assist in providing active positive engagement for all students 3 to 21
• Assist with duties such as preparing and making activities as directed by SLP
• Assist with clerical duties such as making copies and preparing materials
• Assist with scheduling, record keeping, maintenance of supplies and equipment
• Collect data for monitoring quality improvement
• Comply with regulations, reimbursement and documentation requirements
• Provide support and assistance for teletherapy as needed and directed
• Fulfils professional responsibilities of a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
• Adhere to the Speech Language Pathology Assistant’s job responsibilities
• Additional duties as assigned
• Participate in professional development activities
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student record and information
• Regional Administrator evaluates SLPA using Classified Staff form and input from supervising SLP.

COMMON TO ALL EMPLOYEES: 

• Contributes to a positive and productive work, learning and team environment
• Believes in, advocates for, understands, supports and delivers the priority work of the AEAs, Iowa Public and Accredited Schools, the Iowa Department of Education and Prairie Lakes AEA
• Focuses upon agency and team efforts to deliver equitable, efficient and effective educational services that prepare Iowa children for a life well-lived
• Anticipates and responds to needs, requirements and expectations of clients resulting in acceleration, inspiration and innovation
• Demonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual communication
• Possesses effective interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation skills and is committed to relationships and partnerships, within and outside of the agency
• Exhibits self-motivation, reliability, organization, detail and quality and engages in continuous improvement of professional practice to build skills needed to perform job duties and meet agency goals and expectations
• Manages time effectively so that timelines are met and improved results are evident in learning, professional capacity and system effectiveness
• Problem solves by utilizing data-based decisions, preventing and resolving conflicts and providing comprehensive, high quality solutions
• Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality
• Models and integrates technology into daily work
• Leads professional development for at least one course, internally, externally or both
• Understands other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, according to current needs of the agency or districts served

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to travel between schools and sites served
• Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can’t always be anticipated