Classroom Therapy Assistant

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

This role offers academic, social, emotional, and physical support to students enrolled at the Du. Bard School for Language Disorders. Serving as a classroom therapy assistant, the position involves working approximately 37-40 hours per week alongside a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, who delivers direct intervention to children with severe communication disorders and academic challenges.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Support the educational growth of students with significant communication disorders and academic challenges by working under the direction and guidance of the classroom speech-language pathologist Participate in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students and monitor their progress toward achieving IEP goals.

Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities. Work alongside classroom speech-language pathologists to maintain student records, monitor progress, collect data, and prepare instructional materials. Support students with social, emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.

Performs other duties as assigned.