Green Hills Area Education Agency is looking to fill 2 Speech Language Pathology Assistant/Facilitator position to support Harlan Community School District for the 2025-2026 school year. (START DATE OF AUGUST 11, 2025) We offer a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits, including IPERS. Green Hills pays 100% of employee single coverage for medical, dental and vision. We also offer family insurance at a great rate.
Qualifications: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent or Bachelor degree in Speech Pathology or a related field of study that provides equivalent knowledge and skills.
Experience working with children and youth. Personal communication skills that demonstrate good speech and language function. Must have collaboration skills and the ability to learn new skills and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
Possess skills to plan and work with a high degree of ingenuity, initiative, independent judgment and flexibility
Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. Excellent organizational skills. Driver’s license and personal vehicle required.
General Summary: Collaborate and partner with a Speech Language Pathologist to provide services and supports to students.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Set up the computer and microphone and ensure all technologies are working for the teletherapy sessions. Ensure the safety of the child/student during teletherapy sessions and escorting children to and from sessions.
Positioning the child/student at the direction of the SLP. Remaining with the child/student during sessions. Assisting with behavior management as needed.
Work with the SLP in assembling and preparing instructional materials relevant to therapy or teletherapy
Ability to communicate with students and educators. Skilled with different technologies. Ability to work collaboratively with SLPs, teachers, and other professionals. Ability to manage student behavior.
Carry out individual programs developed by the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, schools and staff members. Communicating with on-site staff or teachers about scheduling.
Document and maintain student progress records
Communicate and plan with SLP
File reports in student folders
Conduct skill-building activities with students
Conduct classroom observation (from SLP prepared checklist)
Know and understand goals for each student for whom they have responsibility
Work with SLP to schedule students for therapy
Keep supervision SLP informed regarding student progress
Attend SLP discipline meetings/in-services
Attend staffings of students with whom they work
Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to travel within assigned schools
Ability to work flexible hours, including minimal evenings and weekends
Requires good eye/hand/finger coordination to keyboard and to operate office machines. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Good concentration and visual skills required. Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can’t always be anticipated.
Amend or adjust school year calendar to meet the need for extended school year services.
Regular attendance is required
190 day Contract
Green Hills AEA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity in is an employment practices or on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or economic status in its educational programs and activities, or as otherwise prohibited by statute or regulation.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
