Position DescriptionAre you interested in making a significant impact in students’ lives? Would you like to be part of a team that is committed to do whatever it takes to make every student successful? Gem Prep is seeking an entrepreneurial spirit who is committed to excellence and has a desire to join a fast-growing team.Gem Prep is a K- 12 free public charter school that focuses on college prep. Gem Prep views itself as a catalyst for changing K-12 education in Idaho by providing a high quality, personalized, rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology and partnerships with families. We offer students an education that is designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.SummaryWe are looking for a highly dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant who will bring a “whatever it takes” attitude to helping children succeed. GIS Speech and Language Pathologist Assistants are responsible for supporting Speech and Language Pathologists with identified speech or language impaired students. GIS staff approach work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving. GIS gives its students an intensive foundation in the core academic subjects with an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for success in school and in life. The GIS community holds itself to high standards, cognizant that success can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through teamwork, tenacity and focused dedication. ResponsibilitiesAssist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising SLP.Assist the SLP with collecting data during assessment of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the SLP.Document student performance and progress toward meeting established objectives outlined in individual treatment plans, and report this information to the supervising SLP.Maintains and submits data for Medicaid billing.Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.Help with preparing materials and assisting with other clerical duties as specified by the SLP. QualificationsAn associate’s degree in a SLPA program or bachelor’s degree in a speech language pathology or communication disorders programDemonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPACommitment to working with underserved students (required)Experience working in a public school (preferred)Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a teamA deep commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educatorsFlexible and enthusiasticHiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.Gem Innovation Schools is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. It is a condition of employment with Gem Innovation Schools that employees comply with this policy.I declare that all of the information provided in seeking a position with Gem Innovation Schools is true and correct. I understand that should an investigation disclose untruthful or misleading answers, my application may be rejected, my name removed from consideration, or my employment with Gem Innovation Schools terminated.