Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA License)

Qualifications: OBESPA state licensure, Valid OSDE Credential - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.

Reports To: Building Administrator, Special Education Director

Performance Responsibilities:

• Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, using screening protocols provided by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Provides direct assistance for speech language therapy to students under the direction of the supervising SLP
• Implements all plans/accommodations as documented in the student's IEPs
• Documents student progress toward meeting established IEP goals/objectives in the appropriate progress monitoring tool
• Assists the SPL during assessments, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties
• Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities
• Assists in maintaining student records and preparing progress reports
• Assists in organizing therapy activities and creates/maintains an orderly and clean therapy environment
• Implements behavior intervention programs as written by certified staff
• Observes and reports significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problems to the classroom teacher/supervising SLP
• Performs other duties as needed at the request of the supervising SLP and building administrator

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to cooperate in a team effort with other employees.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Students can be severe to moderately low functioning.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by current contract. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support personnel.