What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended School Year Speech Language Pathologist Assistant position at New London Public Schools?
Position Type :
Summer and Extended School Year / ESY Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Date Posted : 1 / 10 / 2025
Location : District Wide
Reports To : Executive Director of School & Family Support
Performance Evaluation : Executive Director of Special Services or Designee
Terms of Employment : July 7, 2025- August 8, 2025, up to 6 Hours / Day X 20 Days
Primary Function : To provide support to Certified Speech Pathologists and the Student Services Department.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities :
This description of the position of Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) is for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties, which may be assigned or adjusted by the Superintendent of Schools according to varying needs.
- Self-identify as SLPAs to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and / or with titles on name badges
- Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs' responsibilities
- Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation
- Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and / or interpretation
- Assist the SLP with bilingual translation during screening and assessment activities exclusive of interpretation; refer to Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists to Provide Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (ASHA 2004)
- Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
- Provide guidance and treatment via tele-practice to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model
- Document student, patient, and client performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP
- Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices
- Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP
- Serve as interpreter for patients / clients / students and families who do not speak English
- Provide services under SLP supervision in another language for individuals who do not speak English and English-language learners
- Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP
- Perform checks and maintenance of equipment
- Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, recordkeeping, safety / maintenance of supplies and equipment)
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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