Hawaiidoe is hiring: Communication Aide - Hawaii District-West Special Education
Hawaiidoe, Hilo, HI, United States, 96721
Join to apply for the Communication Aide - Hawaii District-West Special Education/Special Services role at Hawaii State Department of Education.
Salary Range: Communication Aide, SR-12: $3,150.28 per month
Examples of Duties
- Provides reinforcement lessons and repetitive drill activities in speech and/or language correction to students, in accordance with an educational/treatment plan developed by a Speech Pathologist.
- Assists students in improving their speech and/or language skills; instructs students in the correct usage of the mouth, jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, and diaphragm in a controlled manner.
- Corrects student's misunderstanding of communication; teaches students how to attend and react to verbal communication.
- Records all pertinent data and information related to speech and/or language activities, as directed by the Speech Pathologist.
- Participates in conferences with parents, designated school personnel, and the Speech Pathologist.
- Adapts and devises materials and activities to meet individual students' needs.
- Gathers information and data regarding students' progress in tutorial sessions.
- Assists Speech Pathologist in preparing and developing materials and activities for strategies of intervention.
- Attends training sessions and workshops.
- May provide clerical services for the Speech Pathologist and/or the diagnostic team.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic Education Requirements
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent AND one of the following minimum education requirements:
- 48 semester credits, baccalaureate level courses, from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education.
- An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education.
- Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS).
Experience Requirements
Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below:
- General Experience: Two (2) years of work experience providing supportive services to professional personnel directly engaged in the development of children.
- Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience assisting a Speech Pathologist in implementing educational/treatment plans for individuals with speech and language disorders.
Special Requirement
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to hear and speak the English language properly.
Driver's License Requirement
Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date.
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