Arts in Action
Location
Los Angeles County, California
Salary
$35 - $48 / HOUR
Assist a credentialed Speech Pathologist in providing speech and language instruction to students with special needs according to IEP goals. Responsibilities include monitoring communication devices, documenting student progress, and implementing behavior modification activities.
Must be registered as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California and hold valid First Aid and CPR certifications. Requires demonstrated experience working with elementary and middle school students.
ABOUT US Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in Fall 2011 with grades K-5. The elementary program aims to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily socio-emotional learning component, and modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives. Arts in Action Community Middle School opened in Fall 2016 and serves grades 6-8 students. We believe that all students deserve access to the arts. We believe that instruction should be culturally relevant, inclusive and meet the diverse needs of all learners. We believe social justice is integral to education and aim to teach students how to advocate for themselves, our community, and the world. For more information on the school's mission and vision, please see www.artsinactioncharter.org. OUR MISSION: To empower, prepare, and inspire students in Los Angeles to achieve their highest potential and become active citizens who work toward building a more just, humane, and sustainable world by providing a democratic arts-enriched and nurturing school environment.
Under the direction of the Director of Accessible Education and the general supervision of a credentialed Speech Pathologist, the Spech Pathologist Assistant assist in providing instruction specific to the area of speech and language communication to students identified as having special needs; monitor the use of augmentative communication devices and systems; to provide student support through a variety of follow-up instructional and/or behavior modification activities; to provide medical/physical assistance to assigned students; to assist in training and behavior modification activities with children experiencing special learning and/or behavior needs; and to do other related work as required.
Assists in providing speech therapy services according to Individual Education Program (IEP) Goals and treatment plans are developed by Speech/Language Pathologist/Therapist. Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of students' individualized educational plans. Tutors individuals and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up on learning and training activities. Assists with conducting speech-language screenings, using appropriate prescribed techniques and devices; confers with Speech/Language Pathologist/Therapist regarding student progress. Documents student progress toward IEP goals and objectives by preparing records, charts, and other documentation means. Performs various clerical support duties such as maintaining records and files and preparing reports for assigned students. Prepares therapy materials, such as picture cards and games, and equipment, such as augmentative communication devices, for use in the classroom. Adapts or modifies instructional materials as determined by student needs for teacher use in the classroom. Inspects, maintains, and operates augmentative communication devices and equipment. May perform routine First Aid and CPR, including aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders. Assists in behavior management through positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques. Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive environment. May participate in parent conferences and pupil instruction and planning processes. Attend meetings, workshops, and in-service training to maintain knowledge of Speech and Language Pathology developments. Performs related duties as assigned.
Market context
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