Speech​/Language Facilitator

Speech/Language Facilitator (3 positions)

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• Position: Speech/Language Facilitator
• Location: TBD (may vary)
• Status: Temporary
• Terms: 6.5 hours per day (may vary)
• Salary: $15.75 per hour
• Supervisor: Principal, Director of Special Education
• Availability: Immediately
• Deadline: Until Filled

The Virtual Speech/Language Facilitator is responsible for facilitating speech teletherapy sessions under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

• Associate Degree, 48 hours of college credit, or a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to present information to others
• Ability to understand, explain, and use data
• Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to organize, supervise, and work with individuals or groups of students, teachers, and other stakeholders
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Strong stakeholder service skills (e.g., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.)
• History of professionalism and a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
• Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs, including toileting
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
• Willing to travel between school locations to provide speech/language facilitation

• Facilitate speech teletherapy sessions under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Retrieve students from their classrooms and bring them to the therapy room.
• Remain in the therapy room throughout the duration of the therapy session and return students to their classrooms afterward.
• Help keep students on task and engage with them as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Print and distribute Special Education documents, such as progress notes and IEPs.
• Communicate effectively with the Speech-Language Pathologist and teachers regarding changes to the therapy schedule.
• Operate and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment used for therapy sessions.
• Report any audio-visual equipment issues to the School Administration and the Technology Department.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Develop and maintain a pleasant and orderly training environment.
• Attend IEP meetings as requested to facilitate communication between the Speech-Language Pathologist and the team.
• Assist special education teachers when therapy sessions are canceled or during breaks in the schedule.
• Perform clerical duties as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.

Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at .

In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.

The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment. Questions about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at .

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This description reflects the information provided and includes the essential duties and minimum requirements for the role.