Job Description:

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT
WEST ROCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Language, Speech, and Hearing Therapists, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPa) completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with students who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities; performs related duties as assigned.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. 
Provides direct treatment assistance to students at various school sites
Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols
Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to therapists
Assists the therapists during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties
Prepares therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls, communication boards, and/or equipment for use in therapy activities
Programs and troubleshoots Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities
Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs and reports
Observes and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapists
Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities; prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items
 
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Familiarity with speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures
Understanding of normal speech, language, and hearing development
Knowledge of language, articulation and acquired disorders as well as associated rehabilitation
Experience with terminology related to communicative disorders
Able to strategize techniques for student behavior management
Comfortable with AAC devices and other assistive technology
Appropriately use a variety of screening tools and protocols to administer and score screenings
Provide effective implementation of therapy objectives
Effectively interact and communicate with children and adults from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Work independently with minimal supervision
Maintain and troubleshoot assistive equipment
Communicate effectively in oral and written form
Operate a computer and IPad using standard software applications
React with flexibility and sensitivity to changing situations and needs
Organize and prioritize work
Effectively carry out written and oral instructions
Maintain cooperative work relationships
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in speech-language pathology, or post-secondary equivalent course work and equivalent training and experience
prior SLPA experience in educational or clinical settings is preferred
 
Days: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)

Salary: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Group: Two
Benefits: Limited Available
 
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