Job Description:

Join a dynamic school district of professionals who are student-focused and working to prepare students for high school and beyond. This position is under the direction of the Director of Pupil Services. The ideal school Speech & Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will have the following:

Qualifications:
-A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders, or post-secondary equivalent coursework, equivalent training, and experienceBachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
-Understanding of typical childhood development (including typical language development)
-Experience working in a public school setting
-Experience working with students with Speech-Language Impairment, Autism and other exceptionalities is preferred
-Excellent problem solving skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills
-Knowledge of technology, including Google Drive
-Maintains the confidentiality of students and families
-Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff

Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) works with students who have been identified as having speech-language disorders, as well as other disabilities that adversely affect the student’s educational performance and requires specially designed instruction in order to succeed in the classroom; performs related duties as assigned

• Implement documented treatment/session plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
• Document student performance, and report the information to the supervising SLP
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
• Assists with screening of students to determine need for intervention (without interpretation)
• Assists the supervising SLP during assessments of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
• Assists with providing in-service education to team members, when applicable
• Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, scheduling students, tallying data & preparing charts and reports
• Conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLP-A, and behave in a manner that is consistent with the principles and rules outlined in the ASHA Code of Ethics
• Self-identifies as an SLP-A to families, students, patients, clients, staff and others
• Attend staff meetings, as required
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
• Participates in professional development activities that lead to improved job performance and implements a speech and language service delivery program as specified in a treatment plan