Speech Language Pathology Assistant SLPA
Speech Language Pathology Assistant SLPA
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associates degree or higher in speechlanguage pathology communications sciences and disorders or communications disorders from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in SpeechLanguage Pathology or other organization approved by the Board.
- Current and valid speech language pathology assistant (SLPA) license issued by the State of New Hampshire.
- Prior experience in a school settingis preferred.
- Experience implementing appropriate therapy under the direction of speech language pathologist or NH speech language specialist.
- Valid drivers license and own transportation.
Specific Core Function:
Assist speechlanguage pathologists in screening evaluating diagnosing and treating disorders of communication. Assist in identifying and treating individuals who have Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) communication disorders. This may include disorders of speech articulation fluency voice verbal and written language auditory comprehension cognition communication and swallowing disorders. Speechlanguage assistants do not act independently and must work under the direction and supervision of a licensed speechlanguage pathologist.
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Assist the speechlanguage professional during screenings and assessments (without clinical interpretation).
- Follow documented treatment plans/individual educational plans or protocols under the direction of the supervising speechlanguage pathologist/specialist (speech language professional) and/or other licensed professionals.
- Provides direct speech language therapy services to students according to IEP goals for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and procedures.
- Assists speech language professionals in individualized strategies accommodations and the use of adaptive equipment for individual students.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and uptodate records and progress reports.
- Assist with Medicaid billing.
Specified Length/Hours of Position:
This is a nonaffiliated position which follows the terms of district policies following the school calendar with 7 hours per day 35 hours per week.
Compensation:$32.00/hr
Benefits:
Full benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents including Anthem Medical insurance Anthem Vision Insurance Delta Dental insurance company funded HSA for select Anthem plans Flexible spending accounts Retirement pension plan Gym Reimbursement Company sponsored life insurance 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan Vision discounts medical incentive rewards employee assistance program and more.
Application Procedure:
The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking online application platform please visit our site: The Manchester School Districts website
Employment Type
Full-Time
