Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
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18-04-2025
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Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in supplementing enhancing and extending speech and or language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as; but not limited to direct activities with students designed to develop prelanguage and language skills oralmotor control for speech production vocalization and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA serves students who have identified but are not limited to speechlanguage and communication disorders. This is a school specific position.
Duties and Responsibilities: The SLPA conducts speech and language screenings without interpretation and using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP); provide direct assistance for speechlanguage and communication students under the supervision of the SLP. Follows and implements documented individual education plans (IEPs) or protocols. Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to the SLP. Assists the SLP during assessments assisting with formal documentation preparing materials and performing clerical duties. They may also prepare therapy materials and or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities. Adapts or modifies instructional materials and or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom. Assists in maintaining student records tallying data preparing charts records graphs and reports.
Important to Note: The Speech and Language Assistant is NOT able to conduct evaluations interpret data alter IEP plans or perform any task without the express knowledge and approval of the supervising speechlanguage pathologist (SLP).
Employment and Education Standards: Communication Disorders with a minimum of 70 hours field work or clinical experience from a Boardapproved program.
Licenses and Certifications: Associate degree in and or graduation from a SpeechLanguage Pathology assistant certificate program OR Bachelors degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology. Current registration as an SLPA with North Carolina Board of Examiners for SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology and must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.
Knowledge of: Speech and language pathology equipment materials and procedures; Normal speech language and hearing development; Language disorders and rehabilitation; Articulation disorders and rehabilitation; Acquired disorders and rehabilitation; Learning patterns in children; Student behavior management techniques and strategies; Learning problems of children with special education needs; English usage punctuation spelling grammar and math; Routine record keeping.
Ability to: Assist speech and language therapist with implementation of IEP Deal effectively with attitudes and behaviors of students; Effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms; Manage and use time effectively; Demonstrate appropriate conduct; Select prepare and present materials effectively; Maintain student progress documentation; Use a variety of screening tools and protocols manage screenings and documentation; Provide effective implementation of therapy objectives; Operate instructional and office equipment; Ability to do simple math in order to compile reports and maintain records and status reports; Interact successfully with parents students supervisor school staff and community agency representatives; Modify or Differentiate lessons to meet students needs and progress with guidance from SLP; Consult with Supervisor when students progress is not consistent; Develop and monitor carry over activities with classroom teacher and home; Develop and provide creative appropriate lessons/materials to ensure progress towards student IEP goals; Consult and support Regular Education Teacher with use of preteach reteach strategies to successful inclusion and IEP goals; Work with students individually and in small groups; Develop schedules for student services that meet current IEP services.
Physical Requirements: Essential duties require but are not limited to the following physical abilities: Sit at a desk table on low chairs on the floor or on mats or in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time. See read and distinguish colors a computer screen educational materials books and other printed matter with or without vision aids. Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer and to perform assigned classroom tasks using both and understand speech at normal classroom levels and outdoors and to hear and understand speech on the in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms outdoors and on the telephone. Move quickly on uneven terrain play yards and school grounds. Push wheelchairs or pull wagons with students. Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend stoop sit on the floor climb stairs walk and reach overhead. Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate neat and timely fashion; to make good judgments and decisions; and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments.
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