Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant 24/25SY

Job Description

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.