25-26 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
25-26 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
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Job Description
Job Function:
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant is to provide ongoing speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students. The SLPA will also maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by the Special Programs Coordinator: Special Education.
Duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Principal Vice Principal or the Special Programs CoordinatorSpecial Education or the EDSS
Plans and provides appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in the Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Coordinates student progress with the SLP providing required supervision. Completes activities/trainings as assigned by the SLP.
Participates in determining student progress and readiness for termination of therapy services.
Attends ARD committee meetings as needed.
Communicates with outside therapy companies as needed to coordinate necessary services including but not limited to speech occupational and physical therapy.
Maintains current confidential accurate and compliant student records including becoming intimately familiar with student records and actively monitoring progress and deadlines in order to ensure compliance with district state and federal guidelines.
Acts as a liaison with the classroom teacher(s) for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of the established IEP of an assigned student. Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroombased activities to improve oral and written language skills of students.
Participates in frequent and open collaboration among special education RTI ESL and general education teachers.
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with colleagues and supervisors.
Maintains and communicates current knowledge of federal state and local requirements relevant to special education programs particularly in the area of speech and language therapy.
Provides thorough and timely reports data and information as requested.
Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services and Special Programs Coordinator: Special Education.
Skills/Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of organization.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets letters and other written communications in order to effectively communicate information with employees administration and the Board.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree from a fouryear college or university.
Speech Language Therapy or Speech Language Pathology certification.
Reliable means of transportation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
