Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

MATERIALS

A NOTE Regarding Attachments:You MUST attach ALL applicable documents to meet job requirements as stated below to move forward in the application process.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

An Associates Degree from an SLPA program or Bachelors Degree in Communicative Disorders

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Transcripts with conferred date of Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree
• Three letters of recommendations dated within 18 months

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:

General practices terminology techniques involved in assisting with providing speech/languagetherapy to students with speech-language disorders.
General remediation strategies involved in the enhancement of student speech language and articulationskills.
Applicable Education laws codes rules and regulations.
Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
Correct usage of speech and language patterns and oral communications including basic linguistics.
Normal speech language and hearing development.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Oral and written communication skills.
Recordkeeping and report writing techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.

Ability to:
Assist a Speech and Language Pathologist in reinforcing instruction and therapy to individual studentswith speech-language disorders.
Monitor assess and assist with adjusting individual treatment and therapy programs and activities inresponse to student progress and according to IEP goals and objectives.
Remain current in techniques and technologies associated with the specialized learning needs inlanguage and articulation development through continuous participation in workshops in-services andother trainings.

Required Experience:

Junior IC