The Kingdom East School District is hiring a 1.0FTE Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA). The SLPA assists speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. They monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems. The SLPA works under the strict guidelines of speech/language therapy through the direction of the licensed speech/language pathologist (SLP) and adheres to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics for SLPAs. The SLPA provides clinical interventions that provide language skills designed to increase students’ abilities to express and receive language necessary to access the general learning environment. Candidates must successfully complete the ParaPro assessment or have an associates or higher degree and complete required SLPA training. The SLPA provides observable student data that meets classroom goals or the IEP Program goals of students with developmental delay and/or other special needs. Position will target goal-directive services to assist students in accessing instruction in a developmentally appropriate, functional and independent manner. Background check, including fingerprinting required upon employment. Ability to drive between locations during the school day is required. The Kingdom East School District is located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choosing. We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture. Only completed, on-line applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F