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Who We Are

• Atlas prepares and empowers all students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement.
• A Tuition free and an open enrollment public school for students in grades K-12
• Atlas students are outpacing national average growth across all grade levels.
• Atlas student proficiency has surpassed the district and state.
• Atlas provides family-centered support services that consistently lead to over 90% participation in our parent advisor conferences.

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 78% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication, Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders/Speech Sciences or successful completion of a School Speech/Language Pathology Assistant program from an institution whose program meets or exceeds recommended guidelines established by the American Speech/Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Possess or be eligible for a Colorado Speech/Language Assistant Authorization.
• Transcripts required.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

What You’ll Do

• Provide services for students with disabilities including screening, observations, and instruction; assists in the selection, preparation and presentation of materials, including technology for instruction and other activities.
• Implement documented intervention plans developed by a Speech/Language Pathologist and other designated personnel when implementing programming including oral, written, manual, augmentative and alternative communication techniques.
• Knowledgeable about communication disorders including fluency, voice and resonance, receptive/expressive language, and language-based learning disabilities; understand and communicate about hearing disabilities and their impact on speech/language as well as the cognitive and social aspects of communication disorders.
• Accurately collect data and maintain records in a timely manner for the purpose of student progress toward IEP goals and behavior support plans. Reports information to supervising Speech/Language Pathologists especially when adapting instruction for student achievement in the least restrictive environment.
• Assist in the assessment or screening of students without interpretation. Implement use of technologies including adaptive and assistive equipment that facilitates student learning.
• Understand the purpose of the IEP as it applies to the Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant assignment; demonstrates awareness of how student’s goals are driven by curriculum and district and state evaluations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job especially concerning students and their families; refer concerns expressed by families, students or others to their supervisor or licensed team member.
• Attend team meetings and other meetings as required furthering professional development, recognizing opportunities to generalize knowledge which serves to support student needs in the school environment.
• Ensure safety in all environments, practice safe work habits and personal safety; follow universal health and safety precautions. Attend to student medical needs as delegated by a Health Care Plan.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities and work schedules by maintaining flexibility and positive, professional work ethic.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences in beliefs, traditions and values especially as they relate to students. Listen for understanding, share information appropriately and participate in problem-solving or planning activities.
• Recognize your own professional limitations and perform within boundaries of training and job responsibilities.
• Assist in clerical duties as assigned by the supervising Speech/Language Pathologist including but not limited to scheduling, safety and maintenance of supplies and equipment and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor/administrator.

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Compensation & Schedule 

• $45,000-50,000 annual salary
• Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed
• Willing to discuss part-time options as well

Benefits

• 4 paid personal flex days and 6 paid sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required)
• 100% Employer paid short and long term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Employee Assistance Program, providing employees and their family members with up to five free counseling sessions per issue; unlimited issues per year

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 195work days per academic year
• Start Date: Immediately 

Position Closes: Until filled