Speech Language Pathology Assistant (Multiple Positions)

Eden Prairie Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Paraprofessional.  
The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist with the special needs student with mobility, self-care, communication, and social interaction needs to maximize participation in classroom activities. 

• Experience working with students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs

• Experience with conflict resolution, positive peer interactions and providing clear directions in an education setting 

• Experience collecting data that is shared with a student’s IEP team to make programming decisions

• Experience working with Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), and Emergency Procedures Plans including the use of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies preferred.

POSITION:  
Speech Language Pathology Assistant

LOCATION:
 Districtwide

CLASSIFICATION:
 MSEA Level 5

RATE OF PAY:
 $25.04/hour

HOURS PER DAY:
 6.75

WORKING DAYS PER YEAR:
 178

PAID HOLIDAYS:
6

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• An Associate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program and/or,
  • BA in Communication Disorders (Speech and Language Pathology)
  • 100 hours of clinical experience in the are of speech and language therapy

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• Demonstrated communication skills, 
• patience and flexibility, 
• able to problem solve, 
• ability to maintain confidentiality, 
• sensitivity to the needs of special needs children, 
• effective interpersonal skills, 
• organizational skills, and 
• basic computer proficiency. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Implementing communication interventions and strategies consistent with the student’s IEP and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist’s guidance and direction.
• Taking instruction and direction from licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and following classroom/program routines.
• Establishing and maintaining professional and courteous working relationships.
• Applying problem solving processes in implementing designated interventions.
• Updating and maintaining required speech and language service documentation, files, and records.
• Demonstrating communication techniques and methods to students.
• Recognizing student strengths and weaknesses in communication and social functioning.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. 

TESTING REQUIRED:
All job offers from Eden Prairie Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 272 School Board approval.  Offers for these positions will also be conditioned upon passing a pre-employment physical physical abilities test.

This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by the review date, which will begin on October 28,2024.

APPLY ON-LINE:   WWW.EPJOBS.ORG
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