SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT, HOURLY

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
Hourly, benefits eligible with minimum hours
FTE: 0.40
Hourly Range: $27.263 - $32.715

Applications will be received until October 7, 2024 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org .
About this job:

Assists the Speech Language Pathologist with language and hearing screenings (without interpretation). Follows documented treatment plans developed by the Speech Language Pathologist and documents student performance.
W hat DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Hourly Range: $27.263 - $32.715. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do:

• Implements documented treatment/intervention plans developed by the Speech Language Pathologist; accurately collects and records subjective and objective data; records students' status with regard to established objectives as stated in the treatment plan; and reports information to the supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
• Performs various clerical tasks, including filing, copying, and completing Medicaid billing.
• Discusses student treatment plans with the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Accompanies students from classroom to service area.
• Participates in educational facility activities, including committees, meetings, and conferences as requested by the Pathologist.
• Assists Speech Language Pathologist in the assessment of students and conducts standardized and non-standardized screenings as requested by the Pathologist.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree Speech Language Pathology with completed SLPA training project (usually in last semester of BA program)
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Authorization required.
• Certificate of completion for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program required.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of confidentiality in all aspects of the work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with frequent interruptions.
• The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• High level customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.