Job Title: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Job Objectives: Working in cooperation with appropriate district supervisors, Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) supervisor, teachers, parents, and students, shall be responsible for providing intervention services for students with speech, language, and hearing disorders helping students to adjust and access the general education curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications:
Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Contributes to effectiveness/quality of district programs: keeps accurate records, reports, etc. pursuant to district policy; actively supports and looks for ways to improve the quality of customer service as provided by the district; cooperates with other district personnel to improve the quality of education; when serving on committees, maintains and attitude of constructive/supportive behavioral feedback and input to improve the quality of service; continues to be involved in personal growth and development.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Assists SLP with speech-language screenings.
Provides input and/or assists in writing IEPs under the supervision of the SLP.
Implements IEPs under SLP supervision.
Provides direct and indirect speech therapy services under the general supervision of a SLP.
Consults with classroom staff, other services providers and parents, regarding student needs.
Maintains confidential records. Provides documentation of progress.
Documents speech delivery services.
Provides formal/informal in-services to administrators, parents and teachers regarding issues included in the realm of speech therapy.
Attends necessary training and continuing education to maintain certification and to grow in knowledge and understanding of the disabled child in the public school setting.
Travels to the various sites to provide services.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Communication skills (oral, written, or business): Basic communication skills to exchange information give/receive clear instructions and respond to inquiries. Includes filling out forms.
Reading and Interpreting: Reads written or printed materials such as educational or medical records/charts, diagrams, instructional materials. The SLPA does not interpret the results of evaluations.
Tools and Equipment Usage: Uses specialized materials, equipment with expertise acquired through extensive experience and/or training.
Working Conditions:
Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.
