San Juan Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Durango Office

701 Camino del Rio, Suite 221

Durango, Colorado  81301

970-247-3261

Cortez Office

2003 Industrial Rd.

Cortez, CO 81321

970-565-8411

TITLE:  Speech/Language Pathologist - Paraprofessional (School-based)

Salary:  Salary Schedule

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Responsible for providing support for Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) and related students in classrooms and other instructional situations.  Develops professional relationships among school staff and related special education team and family members under the supervision and partnership with the SLP. 

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborates and consults with the Speech Language Pathologist, special education and regular education teachers in providing educational/instructional services to students receiving speech/language services as directed by the SLP.
• Assists with instruction designed by the SLP and other activities in self-contained, resource and regular education classrooms, one on one and small groups.
• Implements instruction designed by the SLP and collects appropriate data on students progress in small group and on one on one sessions.
• Assists in material development for planned lessons as directed by the SLP, this may include programming assistive technology devices, making picture schedules and communication boards.
• Supervises special education students as needed which may include in the lunchroom, on field trips, and on the playground.
• Interacts and corresponds appropriately with parents and other staff regarding staffing and other activities. Directs all questions about students skills and progress to the SLP.
• Provides clerical support in a variety of functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the SLP.

Candidate Profile

Education and Certification:

High School graduate (required)

Experience and Skills:

• Preferably at least 1 year of experience working in a position that clearly links and connects with the skills outlined above.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• General office equipment
• Technical proficiency in word processing and computers
• May require knowledge of specialized equipment depending on assignment
• May require CPR or First Aid certification

Culture and Fit:

• Commitment to the mission and values of San Juan BOCES.
• Desire to work as a member of a dynamic team
• Openness to feedback and willingness to share ideas
• Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION:  None required

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent lifting 5 to 10 pounds

Occasional lifting 20 to 50 pounds

Frequent sitting, standing, reaching, bending, squatting, walking, stooping; Occasional crawling and climbing.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.