Classroom Therapy Assistant

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Position serves as classroom therapy assistant for approximately 37-40 hours per week to a nationally-certified speech-language pathologist who provides direct intervention to children with severe communication disorders and academic challenges through the DuBard School for Language Disorders

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of students with significant communication disorders and academic challenges under the direction and guidance of the classroom speech-language pathologist.
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for the students and monitor their progress toward IEP goals.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Assist classroom speech-language pathologists with maintaining student records, including progress monitoring and data collection, and preparing instructional materials.
• Support students with social, emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.