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    Augmentative Communication Specialist - Alexandria, United States - Alexandria City Public Schools

    Alexandria City Public Schools
    Alexandria City Public Schools Alexandria, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    The Augmentative Communication Specialist evaluates students with significant communication impairments, in order to recommend, customize, implement and modify a broad range of technology and non-technology-based augmentative communication systems and to educate IEP teams on current trends and practices in the field of alternative/augmentative communication.

    This job reports to the Executive Director of Special Education and Director of Related Services and Special Programs.

    Qualifications

    Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

    Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education License in Speech-Language Pathology or eligibility to obtain one.

    Experience: Advanced training and experience in Augmentative Communication, including recommendations, customization, and implementation of low to high-tech tools and strategies, including speech-generating devices, is required. Successful experience with children in a school setting, including those with moderate to severe disabilities, is desired.

    Key Competencies: Knowledge of alternative/augmentative communication principles and practices including speech and language development; cultural and linguistic differences; current research-based instructional methodologies; technology and strategies associated with students having communication delays and disabilities; various aspects of aided and unaided AAC systems; features of various AAC tools; potential funding sources related to AAC; roles of communication partners; and evidence-based practices.

    Essential Functions

  • Assists in the identification of AAC needs.
  • Evaluates the functional and educational needs of a student who is under consideration of AAC.
  • Recommends, provides, adapts, and modifies materials, strategies, and equipment to support communication skills in the educational setting.
  • Sets up device trials and evaluates responses to determine the appropriateness of technology for students and the environment.
  • Provides direct service and consultation to assigned speech management caseload to include AAC students in special education and general education classes.
  • Engineers classroom environments and provides staff training to engage students and enhance learning.
  • Develops and implements intervention strategies using direct, monitoring, consultation, and/or other models of service delivery, to facilitate the integration of AAC into classroom and family communication settings.
  • Provides recommendations, and assists in the selection, modification, and implementation of low, mid, and high technology solutions and devices.
  • Provides consultation, specialized information, technical assistance, and training to staff and family members in the use of AAC.
  • Facilitates the IEP decision-making process with regard to AAC.
  • Assists in adapting curriculum, as necessary, for students using AAC.
  • Collects, records and maintains data related to services, child performance, and progress.
  • Creates implementation plans and monitors the use of AAC tools, including devices, by classroom teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals.
  • May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor.

    • Clearance

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test

    • Public Health Compliance

  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

    • WP

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