Speech Lang Pathologist Asst

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ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant lifting, five (5) to twenty (20) pounds Frequent to constant bending, squatting, standing, reaching, sitting, extensive walking, kneeling, crawling, and stooping Occasional climbing Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Assist the Speech and Language Pathologist in providing services for students with disabilities, including scheduling, screening, observations, instruction and data collection in classrooms and/or individual and small group settings Represent the Speech and Language Pathologist during IEP meetings and other team meetings as requested and allowed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist. Consult and collaborate with the Speech and Language Pathologist, other building personnel, and SPED team personnel regarding services to students. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and student progress with regard to established intervention plans and reports information to the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist. Perform clerical and technical duties for the Speech and Language Pathologist such as preparation of materials, maintenance of equipment, and IEP compliance paperwork. Work independently, following plans provided by the Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech and language interventions for designated students, including oral, written manual, and augmentative communication. Certifications: First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certification (SLPA) - ASHA and Colorado Department of Education Education: Bachelor's Degree: Communication Disorders, Bachelor's Degree: Speech Pathology Skills: Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Copper Mesa Elementary One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 22.4 FTE: 0.56 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 180 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $26.30 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $35.06 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $26.30 USD - $43.82 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 8, 2025 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. 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