Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A)
Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A)
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Job Description
Speech and Language Pathology-Assistant/SLP-A
Qualifications:
- A minimum of an Associates Degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders or post-secondary equivalent coursework equivalent training and experience.
- Understanding of typical childhood development (including typical language development)
- Demonstrate aptitude or competency in the skills required for an SLP -A
- Prior experience working in a school setting preferred
- Bilingual preferred
- Good communication skills with students coworkers administrators
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To: Director of Student Services School Principal and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
Job Description: Under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) works with students who have been identified as having speech-language disorders as well as other disabilities that adversely affect the students educational performance and requires specially designed instruction in order to succeed in the classroom; performs related duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The following duties and responsibilities to occur under the direct supervision of the certified/supervising SLP:
- Implement documented treatment/session plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
- Document student performance and report the information to the supervising SLP
- Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
- Assists with screening of students to determine need for intervention (without interpretation)
- Assists the supervising SLP during assessments of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
- Assists with providing in-service education to team members when applicable
- Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials and scheduling students
- Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff
- Conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLP-A and behave in a manner that is consistent with the principles and rules outlined in the ASHA Code of Ethics
- Self-identifies as an SLP-A to families students patients clients staff and others. This may be done verbally in writing and/or with titles on name badges.
- Attend staff meetings as required
- Documentation of direct and indirect supervision
- First 90 days a total of 30% supervision weekly (20% direct 10% indirect).
- After the first 90 days minimum supervision of at least one hour per week.
- Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
- Demonstrates the ability to formulate meaningful questions to achieve effective outcomes
- Participates in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance.
Termsof Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the Norwich Board of Education. Please note that salary listed is the current school year salary. The 25/26 school year salary is TBD.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of support services.
Employment Type
Full-Time
