What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant position at Special Services?
Diamond R-IV School District
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
FAIR LABOR STANDARD ACT: Non-Exempt
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Support
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates or Bachelors within the field of Communicative Disorders
- Valid professional license as an SLPA in the state of Missouri, or the ability to obtain upon hire
- Minimum of 100 hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent
- Solid understanding of speech and language development
- Knowledge of learning problems of students with special education needs
- Knowledge of student behavior management techniques and strategies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
JOB SUMMARY
The position of Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) was established for the purpose(s) of conducting various tasks/treatment interventions to assist students with speech and language disorders, under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS
- Be punctual and have consistent and regular attendance.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social and physical needs, as well as their education needs.
- Supports the mission of the Diamond R-IV School District.
- Supports the value of education.
- Complies with the privacy rights of students; safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
- Be warm and nurturing with students.
- Be customer service oriented and professional.
- Provide excellent customer service according to the standard of the District.
- Works to meet goals of the department and District with a spirit of cooperation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The duties of the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide direct speech and language therapy to students and follows documented treatment plans or protocols
- Learn and utilize current speech-language methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting
- Document and maintain student performance records
- Assist the licensed SLP with speech, language and hearing screenings
- Provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices
- Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment
- Perform checks and maintenance of equipment for therapeutic purposes
- Work independently
- Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher
- Assists instructional personnel in the implementation if Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Supports the SLP in research projects and in-service trainings
- Exhibits compliance with state and federal regulations
- May work in a variety of locations, including school or District offices
- Participates in District in-service training as required
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions, including intervention plans
- Exercise independent judgment and problem-solving skills related to specific areas of responsibility
- Work successfully with diverse groups of people
- Ability to be flexible and receptive to change
- Display the ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District
- Conference with parents and school staff on a regular basis
- Models positive behavior for students (i.e. inter-personal communication, processes, social interactions, etc.) for the purpose of providing educational and life skills training
- Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and appropriate professional manner for the work setting
- Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills
- Adhere to good safety practices
- Ability to understand and adhere to all District rules, regulations and policies
- All other duties as required or assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- stand, walk, sit and talk/hear;
- occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
- occasionally push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs; and
- be able to see, including close, distance and depth perception.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
