Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant(SLPA)

GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must pass the para educator test or possess an AA degree. SLPA Certification or bachelors in communication studies preferred. Bilingual preferred. Ability to work with children of all ages school staff and parents. Successfully pass a criminal history check.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) and/or Building Principal.

JOB GOAL:

Provide assistance to the Districts SLP in speech rooms and classrooms. The position works on articulation and language skills with students individually or in small groups. Performs a variety of other clerical duties to support speech therapy. Requires travel between schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide therapy assistance to speech/language students individually or in small groups as assigned by SLP; lead students in articulation drills; lead students with complex communication needs through language activities.
2. Provide general therapy assistance; model correct tongue and mouth position; model correct sound; model correct language skills.
3. Act as a model and assist students to maintain good behavior; assist the therapist with small group management and reinforce proper behavior; listen to students to assist therapist; monitor behavior of individual/small groups.
4. Accompany individuals or small groups of speech/language special education and general education students throughout school premises; communicate with both general and special education teachers for progress.
5. Assist SLP in planning and adapting materials and activities as directed. Assist in the administration of standardized assessments as required by SLP; conduct speech screeners; create bulletin boards flashcards rewards; maintain an adequate supply of materials and protocols in the speech room.
6. Maintain progress reports based on speech treatment plan; maintain individual datasheets.
7. Duplicate coordinate and distribute individual education programs/tests/student records to proper departments; check special and general education confidential files for therapists; telephone/schedule parents for conferences.
8. Create maintain and update digital student files schedules assessment reports department inventories student reports and other materials.
9. Track paperwork involved in the referral process; maintain awareness of special education rules and regulations covering distribution of forms to appropriate people.
10. Provide supervisory duty to students with disabilities during non-instructional times.
11. Work cooperatively with parents staff and students to coordinate and communicate bus schedules and other information as needed.
12. Assist with the management of children with diverse health and behavior needs.
13. Be able to perform job tasks as follows:
    • Lift and carry 1050 lbs. frequently.
    • Assist with lifting over 50 lbs. frequently.
    • Provide care to students in toiletingrequires transferring weight skills.
    • Use de-escalation techniques with students when necessary.
    • Be able to bend kneel squat twist turn and extend arms involving various weights frequently.
    • Be on feet the majority of the work shift.
    • Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
14. Assist with maintaining a positive classroom environment. Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with others.
15. Assist with maintaining a high standard of classroom behavior by reinforcing written classroom plans which are connected to school-wide behavior expectations (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
16. Participate in district-wide improvement efforts and district initiatives.
17. Engage in professional learning and implement strategies to support the learning needs of students receiving Special Education services and multilingual learners.
18. All other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director Speech and Language Pathologist or district leadership.

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LENGTH:190 contract days including 10 paid holidays 6.5 hours per day variable to 8 hours per day depending on needs of students.

SCHEDULE:As assigned by the Director of Special Education

SALARY AND BENEFITS:-As agreed to by the board of directors in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as provided by state law and local board policy.

EVALUATION:By Director of Special Education on/before May 30^th of each year.

REV:7/2025