Speech Language Pathology Assistant-Special Education

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Under the general supervision of the school principal and direction from a certificated Speech/Language Pathologist, assists in providing services for students in the area of speech and language communication such as developing pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, assist in providing training and use of augmentative and alternative communication.

(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with the classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)

1. Assist Speech - Language Pathologists during assessment of students; maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families.

2. Provide assistance in language development instruction to individuals or small group's students, reinforcing instruction by the Speech/Language Pathologist.

3. Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment, as determined by student needs and abilities, for teacher use in the classroom.

4. Conduct speech-language screenings using screening protocols developed by certificated Speech/Language Pathologist staff.

5. Follow and implement documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising Speech/Language Pathologist.

6. Follow Individual Educational Plans (IEP's) for each student to develop daily or weekly instructional activities.

7. Assist in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs and reports. Provide recordkeeping for student files and perform related office support tasks.

8. Assist in the preparation of various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items.

9. Observe and report significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problems to the Teacher or Speech Language-Pathologist.

10. Assist Teacher or Speech-Language Pathologist in maintaining appropriate behavior in the classroom and between classroom activities.

11. Assist students in the use of alternative communication methods and a variety of computerized speech and language communication devices.

12. Attend a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service trainings to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.

13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

1. Basic principles of child behavior.

2. Speech/language pathology equipment, materials and procedures.

3. Technical aspects of field of specialty.

4. Language and articulation development, disorders and rehabilitation.

5. Issues involving language, articulation, stuttering, cleft palate, voice disorders and any other disorder affecting communication abilities.

6. General methods and techniques of individual and group speech therapy commonly used for students with special needs.

Ability to:

1. Deal tactfully, sometimes in stressful situations, with students and parents regarding health issues.

2. Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with students, fellow employees, teachers, and administrative staff.

3. Ensure that tasks are performed in regard to Individual Education Plan requirements.

4. Maintain records and prepare reports.

5. Travel to multiple sites or locations to perform work.

6. Assist with the required therapy of assigned students.

7. Maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the course of work.

8. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

9. Meet schedules and timelines.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licenses/Certificates

CPR/First Aide is required

Speech Language-Pathology Assistant Certificate is required

Class C Driver's License and availability of private transportation (mileage expense provided) is required

Registration as a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology Board desired.

Working Conditions Environment: Classroom/office setting Physical Requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents, perform assigned duties; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store supplies and light objects.

Attachments: MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED FIRST AID/CPR AND SPEECH LANGUAGE-PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATIONS AND CLASS C DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

Work Year

9-month/6.5 hour

8:30 am-3:30 pm

Salary Classification: 27.5