Job Description:

Location: District

Education: Associate’s Degree in speech-language pathology, or post-secondary equivalent course work and equivalent training and experience

Start Date:
This is a 10 months position (September – June) Approximately 10 hours per week
 
Responsibilities: under the supervision of our school-based Speech & Language Pathologists, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop 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 Function: 
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 implement documented treatment plans or protocols 

 
·         Documents student progress toward meeting established objective 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 troubleshoot 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

 
·         Observe and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapist 

 
·         Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities; prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, words lists, and other related items.

 
 
Knowledge and Skills: 

 
·         Familiarity with speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures

 
·         Understand of normal speech, language, and hearing development 

 
·         Knowledge of language, articulation and acquired disorders as well as associated rehabilitation

 
·         Experience with terminology related to communicate disorders

 
·         Ability to strategize techniques for student behavior  management 

 
·         Familiarity with AAC devices and other assistive technology 

 
·         Ability to use appropriately a variety of screening tools and protocols to administer and score screenings

 
·         Ability to provide effective implementation of therapy objectives

 
·         Ability to interact and communicate effectively with children and adults form different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

 
·         Ability to maintain and troubleshoot assistive equipment 

 
·         Ability to use a computer and IPad using standard software applications

 
·         Ability to react with flexibility and sensitivity to changing situations and needs 

 
·         Ability to organize and prioritize work

 
·         Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships

 
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities that comprise this position.
 
East Haven Public Schools is an equal-opportunity employer. Minorities, females, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Rate of Pay: hourly rate $38.00