POSITION TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist  Assistant - SLP-A

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director and/or Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Training, and Experience Associate of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or communication disorders, or graduation from a Speech-language Pathology assistant program
• Current registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
• Prior SLPA experience in educational or clinical settings - Preferred .

 

DEFINITION:

Under the supervision of a Speech/language Pathologist, an SLP-A completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with students who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities; performs related duties as assigned. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and uses screening protocols developed by the Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Provides direct treatment assistance to students at various school sites.
• Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols.
• Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to therapists.
• Assists the therapists during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties.
• Prepares therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls, communications, boards, and/or equipment for use in therapy activities.
• Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities. 
• Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports.
• Observes and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapists.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities.
• Prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

 

KNOWLEDGE:

• Speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures.
• Normal speech, language, and hearing development.
• Language and articulation disorders and rehabilitation. 
• Terminology related to communicative disorders.
• Student behavior management techniques and strategies.
• Learning difficulties of children with special education needs.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Deal effectively with behaviors of students
• Use of a variety of screening tools and protocols.
• Appropriately administer and score screening tools.
• Provide effective implementation of therapy objectives.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

Annual contract for school year and Extended School Year, if applicable, in accordance with the provisions of  Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

 

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted. The job will remain posted until filled.

 

The Mexico Public School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Our School District Prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, religion, disability by law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.