What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Aide - Leeward District Administration position at Hawaii State Department of Education?
JOB
This posting is being used to fill Communication Aide positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Leeward District as needed and assigned by the Leeward District Administration Office.Salary Range: Communication Aide, SR-12: $3,150.28 per month
EXAMPLE 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; receives specific instructions from the Speech Pathologist with regard to remediation activities that are to be provided to the student;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; provides remedial activities in the correct pronunciation of all vowel and consonant sounds;Corrects student's misunderstanding of communication (i.e., production of sounds and language); teaches students how to attend and react to verbal communication; assists in teaching correct usage of socially appropriate language with regard to time, place, situation and person(s) involved;Records all pertinent data and information related to speech and/or language activities, as directed by the Speech Pathologist; makes arrangements for remediation sessions with school personnel involved;Participates in conferences with parents, designated school personnel, and the Speech Pathologist; makes arrangements for remediation sessions with school personnel involved; participates in conferences with parents, designated school personnel, and the Speech Pathologist to maintain an awareness of the needs of the student and to provide input regarding the student's progress;Adapts and devises materials and activities to meet individual students' needs; provides follow-up home activities and materials relevant to students' specific needs;Gathers information and data regarding students' progress in tutorial sessions, in addition to any significant behavioral observations; scores appropriate responses for remediation as indicated by program guidelines;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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
This posting is being used to fill Communication Aide positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Leeward District as needed and assigned by the Leeward District Administration Office.Salary Range: Communication Aide, SR-12: $3,150.28 per month
EXAMPLE 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; receives specific instructions from the Speech Pathologist with regard to remediation activities that are to be provided to the student;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; provides remedial activities in the correct pronunciation of all vowel and consonant sounds;Corrects student's misunderstanding of communication (i.e., production of sounds and language); teaches students how to attend and react to verbal communication; assists in teaching correct usage of socially appropriate language with regard to time, place, situation and person(s) involved;Records all pertinent data and information related to speech and/or language activities, as directed by the Speech Pathologist; makes arrangements for remediation sessions with school personnel involved;Participates in conferences with parents, designated school personnel, and the Speech Pathologist; makes arrangements for remediation sessions with school personnel involved; participates in conferences with parents, designated school personnel, and the Speech Pathologist to maintain an awareness of the needs of the student and to provide input regarding the student's progress;Adapts and devises materials and activities to meet individual students' needs; provides follow-up home activities and materials relevant to students' specific needs;Gathers information and data regarding students' progress in tutorial sessions, in addition to any significant behavioral observations; scores appropriate responses for remediation as indicated by program guidelines;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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Salary : $3,150
