Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

For School YearWork Day CalendarAnnual Salary: $50500(Salary placement is based on experience and education level.) Summary:The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) serves as a member of an educational team and is authorized to perform tasks prescribed directed and supervised by a Certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the implementation of services for children/students with speech language cognitive voice oral muscular augmentative/alternative communication disorders and hearing Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Speech/Language Pathologist by providing services for students with disabilities including screening observations and instruction; assists in the selection preparation and presentation of materials including technology for instruction and other documented intervention plans developed by a Speech/Language Pathologist and other designated personnel when implementing programming including oral written manual augmentative and alternative communication about communication disorders including fluency voice and resonance receptive/expressive language and language-based learning disabilities; understand and communicate about hearing disabilities and their impact on speech/language as well as the cognitive and social aspects of communication collect data and maintain records in a timely manner for the purpose of student progress toward IEP goals and behavior support plans. Reports information to supervising Speech/Language Pathologist s especially when adapting instruction for student achievement in the least restrictive the Speech/Language Pathologist in the assessment or screening of students without interpretation and reports directly to the supervising Speech/Language Pathologist. Implements use of technologies including adaptive and assistive equipment that facilitates student the purpose of the IEP as it applies to the Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant assignment; demonstrates awareness of how students goals are driven by curriculum and district and state confidentiality in all aspects of the job especially concerning students and their families; refer concerns expressed by families students or others to their supervisor or licensed team team meetings and other meetings as required furthering professional development recognizing opportunities to generalize knowledge which serves to support student needs in the school safety in all environments practice safe work habits and personal safety; follow universal health and safety precautions. Attend to student medical needs as delegated by a Health Care ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities and work schedules by maintaining flexibility and positive professional work sensitivity to cultural differences in beliefs traditions and values especially as they relate to students. Listen for understanding share information appropriately and participate in problem-solving or planning own professional limitations and perform within boundaries of training and job in clerical duties as assigned by the supervising Speech/Language Pathologist including but not limited to scheduling safety and maintenance of supplies and equipment and record other duties as may be assigned by supervisor/administrator. Education Training and Education:Bachelors Degree in Speech Communication Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders/Speech Sciences or a Bachelors Degree (in any major) plus 24 semester hours in speech language hearing completion of a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant program from an institution whose program meets or exceeds recommended guidelines established by the American Speech/Language Hearing Association (ASHA).Posses or be eligible for a Colorado Department of Education Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Authorization. Transcripts background check and District fingerprinting : Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is addition submitted resums may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education. Application Procedure:Click on the red Apply button to complete an online application you must apply to each position that is of interest to : Exempt

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Required Experience:

Junior IC