Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Approved by the Arlington School Committee April 9 2015

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington Ma 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

April 9 2015

POSITION:Speech/Language Pathology-Assistant

JOB GOAL:Provide supports to students with a variety of communication disorders (at all grade levels Kindergarten through Grade5) under the direction of an ASHA Certified Speech/Language Pathologist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders or related field; and completed coursework and training specific to speech-language pathology assistant job responsibilities.
Knowledge and experience with computers and augmentative communication technology.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The S/LP-A conducts the following tasks under the supervision of an ASHA certified S/LP.

Participate in Child Find screenings Child Study Team and Special Education Team meetings.
Screen students at regular intervals
Implement documented treatment plans or protocols
Document student progress through progress reports
Assist during assessment
Assist with informal documentation prepare materials and other clerical duties
Schedule activities prepare charts records graphs or otherwise display data
Perform checks and maintenance of equipment
Participate in delivery of in-service trainings and presentations to the community
Devise and make materials for therapy and environment
Participate in in-service training to update knowledge
Travel among buildings as caseload assignments dictate
Perform other related duties as directed

REPORTS TO:Director of Special Education & Building principals/Special Education Coordinators

WORK YEAR:School Year (183 work days)

Salary:In accordance with AEA Unit D Contract.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds including people of color persons with disabilities and others to apply.

Approved by the Arlington School Committee April 9 2015ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSArlington Ma 02476JOB DESCRIPTIONApril 9 2015POSITION:Speech/Language Pathology-AssistantJOB GOAL:Provide supports to students with a variety of communication disorders (at all grade levels Kindergarten through Grade5) u...