Speech Language Pathology Assistant
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Job Location:
Fort Dodge, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
QUALIFICATION
- EDUCATION: Completed a minimum of a high school diploma;
- LICENSURE: Associate degree preferred with continued employment conditional on successful completion of Paraeducator Generalist I Certificate.
- EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with children preferred
- Ability to effectively relate to student population being served
- Strong communication skills appropriate for assigned tasks
- Proficiency in using relevant technology tools
- Pass the required security check conducted as per Human Resources hiring practice.
- Must have transportation and valid drivers license
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the SLP with screenings of students with no interpretation of information
- Assist with data collection and documentation as directed by the SLP
- Follow documented treatment plans developed by the supervising SLP
- Plan activities that lead to student success on goals
- Assist in providing active positive engagement for all students 3 to 21
- Assist with duties such as preparing and making activities as directed by SLP
- Assist with clerical duties such as making copies and preparing materials
- Assist with scheduling record keeping maintenance of supplies and equipment
- Collect data for monitoring quality improvement
- Comply with regulations reimbursement and documentation requirements
- Provide support and assistance for teletherapy as needed and directed
- Fulfils professional responsibilities of a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- Adhere to the Speech Language Pathology Assistants job responsibilities
- Additional duties as assigned
- Participate in professional development activities
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to student record and information
- Regional Administrator evaluates SLPA using Classified Staff form and input from supervising SLP.
COMMON TO ALL EMPLOYEES:
- Contributes to a positive and productive work learning and team environment
- Believes in advocates for understands supports and delivers the priority work of the AEAs Iowa Public and Accredited Schools the Iowa Department of Education and Prairie Lakes AEA
- Focuses upon agency and team efforts to deliver equitable efficient and effective educational services that prepare Iowa children for a life well-lived
- Anticipates and responds to needs requirements and expectations of clients resulting in acceleration inspiration and innovation
- Demonstrates effective verbal non-verbal written listening and visual communication
- Possesses effective interpersonal collaboration facilitation skills and is committed to relationships and partnerships within and outside of the agency
- Exhibits self-motivation reliability organization detail and quality and engages in continuous improvement of professional practice to build skills needed to perform job duties and meet agency goals and expectations
- Manages time effectively so that timelines are met and improved results are evident in learning professional capacity and system effectiveness
- Problem solves by utilizing data-based decisions preventing and resolving conflicts and providing comprehensive high quality solutions
- Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality
- Models and integrates technology into daily work
- Leads professional development for at least one course internally externally or both
- Understands other duties and responsibilities may be assigned according to current needs of the agency or districts served
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel between schools and sites served
- Normal routine levels of activity related to bending carrying climbing hearing lifting reaching sitting standing vision and walking and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that cant always be anticipated
Required Experience:
Junior IC
