Part-Time Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (26-27 School Year)

Job Description:Under the supervision of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) assists in providing speech and language therapy for students with communication needs in the school-based Functions- Assists a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) in implementing speech and language therapy designed to meet the individual communication needs of eligible students in accordance with school policies and procedures IEP goals and the treatment plan prescribed by an SLP.- Assists in the development implementation and use of authorized multimodal communication techniques materials and resources.- Manages the use of Assistive Technology (AT) devices including installation distribution and resolvingtechnical issues.- Collaborates with school medical staff to coordinate medical care protocols and acts as a resource to school staff in interpreting speech and language therapy.- Supports teachers in identifying selecting and modifying instructional material and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.- Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to assist with presenting assessment results and progress reports; provides for continuous evaluation of students progress toward IEP goals;adequately prepares students parents and school staff for a transition phase of services once studentseligible for service completion and dismissal are identified by an SLP.- Maintains accurate and timely student data in school-approved software systems.- Uses school-approved behavior modification techniques to implement 504 plans Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs and IEP goals.- Communicate with families to create a partnership around student success by providing information about the speech and language therapy program and the progress of t