TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assists in the practice of speech-language pathology and provides certain specific components of a Speech Language program under the supervision and direction of an appropriately qualified speech-Language Pathologist.
REPRESENTATION DUTIES:
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
ABILITY TO:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work schedule to be established.
(See board approved scheduling)
Salary schedule as established by the Board of Education.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assists in the practice of speech-language pathology and provides certain specific components of a Speech Language program under the supervision and direction of an appropriately qualified speech-Language Pathologist.
REPRESENTATION DUTIES:
- Conduct speech-language and hearing screenings without interpretation following specified screening protocols developed by a speech-Language Pathologist and audiologist respectively.
- Follow documented treatment plans or protocols as prescribed by the supervisor.
- Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan.
- Use required technology with students.
- Provide direct treatment assistance to identified students under the supervision of the supervisor.
- Assist with clerical and other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
- Report to the supervisor about the treatment plan based on a student's performance.
- Schedule activities, prepare, charts, records, graphs, or otherwise display data. This shall not include report generation.
- Perform checks and maintenance of equipment specific to SLPA role.
- Participate with the supervisor in research projects, in-service training, and public relations programs.
- Assist in implementing collaborative activities with other professionals.
- Assist in administering tests for diagnostic evaluations and progress monitoring.
- Perform related duties as assigned by the supervising speech-Language Pathologist.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite projects
- Augmentative and Assistive Technology
ABILITY TO:
- Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Work with a team
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work schedule to be established.
(See board approved scheduling)
Salary schedule as established by the Board of Education.