Communication Aide (Anticipated Vacancy) Job at Paulding County School District

Overview

Position Title: Communications Aide

Salary Schedule: PARA plus supplement

Department: Exceptional Students Educational Program

Job Code: 480

Reports To: Principal, SLP Lead, SLP Coordinator

Work Schedule: 190 Days / 8 hours per day

FLSA: Exempt: No

Primary Function: Facilitates development of communication skills under the supervision of a certified SLP

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Pathology required
• Paraprofessional certification will be required
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Conducts speech/language therapy sessions according to schedule
• Notifies staff in a timely manner of any changes to schedule
• Reports and maintains student attendance and data to assess progress
• Complies with Federal, State and System regulations regarding due process
• Refers to other agencies and/or personnel when appropriate
• Investigates and uses new strategies for delivering student services
• Participates in professional learning opportunities provided
• Attends scheduled departmental meetings
• Participates with school administrators/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech-language program into total educational system
• Participates in RTI process at local school level
• Reports information required for local, state, and federal programs
• Maintains confidentiality of student and student records
• Adheres to legal statutes, organizational rules, and community standards
• Maintains successful working relationships with co-workers
• Functions as a team worker
• Manifests emotional stability and maturity in all phases of job performance
• Gets along positively with staff, supervisors, and visitors
• Treats confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion and avoids gossip
• Meets obligations with punctuality and maintains regular attendance
• Works without constant direction
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Seeks to improve skills and knowledge
• Uses time efficiently
• Maintains effective physical setting for optimum job performance
• Presents a professional image when representing Paulding County Schools through word, action and dress
• Proven ability to utilize appropriate procedures for student's safety and welfare
• Provides therapy per IEPs under the directions of the SLP
• Reviews plans and schedules with the SLP on a regular basis
• Manages the learning environment
• Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee