Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

SUMMARY: Speech/Language Pathologist assistants are communication specialists who work with both the general education and special education population with language, articulation, fluency and voice delays/disorders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Administer screenings for PST or teacher request to identify language, articulation, fluency, and voice delays/disorders according to the student’s age.
• Collaborate and provide informal training related to communication delays/disorders to school administrators, classroom teachers, and parents during the pre-referral process.
• Lead IEP meetings for caseload.
• Participate in evaluation meetings and IEP meetings for students served.
• Develop, implement, casemanage, and maintain special education files and paperwork according to IDEA guidelines.
• Keep data on IEP goals to assess progress.
• Implement individualized programs of therapy at school, daycare, or other designated sites.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to meet individual student needs.
• Provide information, support, and carry-over programs to parents, families, and teachers of students with communication delays/disorders.
• Attend and participate in staffings/meetings on Intervention Days.
• Monitor hearing aids and auditory trainers for students with a hearing impairment in their respective buildings.
• Participate in team decisions regarding the selection and development of assistive technology including augmentative and alternative communication systems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certification from the State of Missouri 

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month employee on twelve-month contract. Salary to be established by the Board of Educatio