Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Position Description:

• Reporting to the Director of Speech and Hearing in the Student Support Unit, the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant provides screenings and therapeutic services excluding assessment under the direct supervision of supervising speech-language pathologists for students with special communication needs in assigned schools.

Reports To:

• Director of Speech and Hearing

Scope of Responsibility:

• Conducts non-interpretive speech-language screenings co-signed by Supervising SLP.
• Performs hearing screenings limited to pass/fail determinations.
• Provides direct treatment as determined by the Supervising SLP and as stipulated to R.S.37:2650-2666
• Follows treatment plans or protocol with documented approval of the Supervising SLP.
• Documents patient/student progress and reports this information to the Supervising SLP.
• Schedules activities, prepares charts, records, graphs, etc.
• Inspects and maintains equipment.
• Participates in IEP conferences, parent conferences, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Performs other duties excluding assessment as assigned by the Director of Speech and Hearing or the Executive Director of Health and Related Services.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in educational program for speech-language pathology.
• Licensed in the State of Louisiana as a Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant required.
• Appropriate certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant as described in Bulletin 746 of the Louisiana Department of Education required.
• Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from the supervisor.
• Ability to manage, direct, and supervise students.
• Must be able to work compatibly with students, school personnel, parents, and professionals.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvements.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, professionals and parents.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as well as school system regulations regarding special education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in Google Suite.
• Strong written and Oral communication skills in multiple settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Desirable Qualifications:

•  Familiarity with assistive technology.
•  Varied experience with children who exhibit communication disorders.
•  Bilingual.

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, and lifting are generally required throughout the day.
• Mobility skills are necessary to access assigned school(s) and various areas within assigned school(s), Area Speech and Hearing Office, and meeting sites.
• Ability to provide own transportation to school(s), Speech and Hearing Office, and meeting sites.

Compensation:

• JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.