Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant 24/25SY

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant who will positively impact student success in preschool aged students. This is a rare opportunity for our Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant to play a key role in ensuring that preschool-aged students are set up for success for their future academic lives. You will be in a unique classroom setting providing treatment under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to a group of 2-8 students. As a member of the Unified Student Supports Team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of students with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology supervised by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist

• Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to disabled students under supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist

• Implements supports in the classroom to engage preschool aged students in communication focused activities

• Completes classroom management duties such as cleaning, preparing materials, toileting, feeding, and organizing.

• Completes clerical tasks such as taking attendance, helping manage transportation of students, and communicating with community members and other school staff.

• Based upon the individual education plans, provides speech, language and communication therapy in a variety of settings under supervision of licensed Speech Language Pathologist

• Collaborates with the licensed Speech Language Pathologist to assess individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs for students

• Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.

• Serves as consultant to school staff and parents to incorporate speech and language development activities into the daily schedule.

• Implements lesson plans.

• Records student data and progress on goals.

"Day In the Life" Overview

On a regular day, as the Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant, you might (Under Supervision by a Licensed SLP):

• Incorporate and prepare instructional materials to meet the individual needs of all students

• Support students in reaching their individualized education plan goals and standards

• Work collaboratively with other staff

• Assist in classroom management of behaviors of students using a communication-centered approach

WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Highly-developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy

• Results/action-orientation; project management skills

• Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI

• Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills

• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust

• Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional needs

• A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of actors

• Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and writing capabilities

• Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment

• Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills

• Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they arise

• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively

• Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and diligence

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree in communication science disorders

• 100 hours of clinical practicum supervised by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist

• Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies, practices and programs

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

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