Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Under the supervision of the Chief Student Services Officer and direction from a Speech and ?Language Pathologist, assists a Speech and Language Pathologist in providing educationally ?related direct speech therapy services to identified students with speech and language disorders ?as well as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities according to the student’s Individualized ?Education Programs (IEP); prepares instructional and testing material for speech therapy sessions ?and intervention services; assists with data collection and documentation of student therapy ?progress; assists students with the use of assistive technology devices for communication; ?performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for the Speech and Language Pathologist.

Representative Duties:

1. Assists a Speech & Language Pathologist in providing educationally related direct speech ?therapy services to identified students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-?motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for ?communication according to the student's Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

2. Under the supervision of a Speech & Language Pathologist provides direct treatment assistance ?to students by implementing individual and group speech therapy sessions; follows and ?implements documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising Speech & ?Language Pathologist; conducts speech-language screenings without interpretation using ?screening protocols; provides input and regarding student progress towards goals and objectives ?for assigned students.

3. Develops and prepares instructional materials and equipment for speech therapy sessions, ?intervention services, and assessments; adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or ?equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom.

4. As directed by the supervising Speech & Language Pathologist, assists in monitoring student ?behavior; and shaping student behavior through positive reinforcement and other strategies.

5. Collects and inputs data into the approved systems including but not limited to documenting ?student goals and therapy progress; assists the Speech & Language Pathologist during ?assessments of students’ abilities in articulation, language, voice, and fluency.

6. Performs various clerical and supportive tasks for the Speech & Language Pathologist.

7. Performs checks, maintains, and troubleshoots alternative and augmentative communication ?(AAC) devices and equipment.

8 . Participates in in-service training.

9. Assures the health and safety of students in the classroom and other learning environments ?by following health and safety practices and procedures.

10. Communicates with teachers, and school personnel to coordinate activities, resolve issues ?and conflicts, and exchange information.

11. Compiles and maintains activity schedules, charts, graphs, records and files, and therapy ?session notes; prepares informal records and reports as directed.

12. Attends and participates in meetings, in-services, and training as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Practices, terminology, and techniques involved in the assessment and treatment of ?speech-language disorders.
• Hearing disorders and aural rehabilitation.
• Principles, procedures, and equipment utilized in speech-language therapy.
• Child growth, development, and behavior.
• Challenges and concerns of students with special needs.
• Phonetics training methods.
• Typical speech, language, and hearing development.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of ?students
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Record keeping procedures and practices.
• Correct English usage, grammar spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Operation of a variety of office equipment, a computer and assigned software.
  

Ability to:

• Under the direction of a Speech & Language Pathologist, provide educationally related ?speech therapy services to identified special education students.
• Under the direction of a Speech & Language Pathologist, plan and prepare direct therapy ?sessions that align with student's IEP and speech goals.
• Conduct Speech-language screenings, without interpretation, and using screening ?protocols developed by the supervising Speech & Language Pathologist.
• Assist with conducting speech and language screenings under the supervision of a Speech ?& Language Pathologist.
• Select and prepare appropriate speech and language therapy materials with the ?supervision of a Speech & Language Pathologist.
• Collect, record, and report data related to student treatment, progress, and IEP goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of information of students and their families.
• Assist a Speech & Language Pathologist during assessments, including but not limited to, ?assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties ?for a supervising Speech & Language Pathologist.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Plan and organize work.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, a computer and assigned software.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, and files.
• Effectively manage and support the behaviors of students.
• Select, prepare, and present materials effectively.
• Use a variety of screening tools and protocols appropriately.