Speech Therapy Assistant

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders; South Carolina Certification


OR Eligible for Certification

• Serves Anderson School District 5, SC in Upstate SC-visit district website: anderson5.net
• Currently have 16 SLP/Ts on staff with a Lead SLP
• Average caseload is between 50-55 students
• Salary-Teacher Salary Schedule (available on district website)
• CF supervision available
• Support and mentoring for new hires
• Monthly speech department meetings
• Each SLPA has a laptop and tablets for assistance during speech therapy
• SLPAs have duty free schedules

• Annual Paid Professional Development

QUALIFICATIONS: Current South Carolina certification in Speech Therapy Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principals as assigned/ Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: To provide quality services for the maximum intervention of speech/language disabilities

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Assist Speech Therapist to screen, evaluate, and diagnose speech/language disorders and determine student eligibility for enrollment in the speech/language program.

2.Assist Speech Therapist to develop goals, objectives, methods, and materials to assist students in achieving their highest potential.

3. Under supervision of Speech Therapist, provides speech/language services in full compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.

4. Maintains student records in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.

5. Consults with principals, clinicians, teachers, parents, and other agencies as needed.

6. Strives to maintain and improve professional competency.

7. Attends school and district staff meetings and serves on committees as required.

8. Participates in staff development programs.

9. Performs other duties as directed.