What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant position at Focused Staffing?
Position Qualification :
A bachelor's degree in speech communications, speech language / pathology, or communication disorder / speech sciences OR a bachelor's degree (in any major) plus 24 semester hours in speech language hearing sciences from regionally accredited college / university
Certificate of completion of an approved speech-language pathology assistant program which includes
a minimum 100-clock hour school-based practicum under the supervision of an ASHA-certified, CDE-licensed school speech-language pathologist
Clinical experience preferred
Additional Expectations (depending on licensure) :
To provide an effective instructional program for identified students with a speech language disability. He / she shall carry out these functions according to the teacher's section of the School Handbook.
To evaluate or screen previously enrolled speech / language cases, pupils enrolled in school for the first time and referrals.
To screen or assist in screening for possible hearing disabilities for all children in designated grades enrolled in schools where assistance is requested or adequate nursing service is not available.
To secure written parental permission for every child needing a speech / language assessment. The speech and language will follow the process and staffing procedures as established by the School and CDE.
To carry out those assessments procedures necessary to arrive at a specific speech disability diagnosis and formulation of remediation and development objectives.
To arrange, along with the principal, a full staffing for those children who have a speech / language disability that is effecting them educationally.
To provide appropriate direct speech / language therapy services to those children determined to be in need of services.
To consult with both regular and special education teachers on a regular basis, or as needed, when necessary to foster more positive speech / language patterns in a particular child.
To complete all necessary record keeping requirements of School to include progress monitoring.
To carry out additional duties, as seen fit by the School administration.
Childfind - To assess 0-3 population, as needed
Preschool - To screen and / or assess 3-5 year olds referred by various agencies and or general population.
Possible member of Alternative Augmentative Communication Team
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