What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Full-Time position at Sulphur Springs Union School District?
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT (SLPA)
Under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist, assist with providing services for children/students with speech, language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, oral muscular, augmentative/alternative communication disorders, and hearing impairments; assist with assessments of individual student’s needs for therapy; maintain appropriate documentation and reports; collaborate with district personnel and parents regarding therapeutic activities; and to do related work as required as part of ed. team.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Prepares work area and materials for use
- Accompanies the student from the classroom to the service area or prepares classroom for service delivery
- Implements documented treatment/intervention plans developed by the speech language pathologist
- Accurately collects and records subjective and objective date
- Records student’s status with regard to established objectives as stated in the treatment plan and reports this information to the supervising speech language pathologist
- Assists the speech language pathologist in the assessment of students
- Orders supplies and equipment
- Engages in various clerical tasks, including filing and copying
- Maintains and cleans equipment, adhering to infection control protocol
- Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families
- Behaves in accordance with the educational facilities guidelines
- Respects and appropriately considers age, gender, cultural/linguistic background, and related factors when providing services
- Participates in educational facility activities and committees as requested by the speech language pathologist
- Participates in classroom activities as requested by the speech language pathologist
- Participates in conferences as requested by the speech language pathologist
- Provide an educational environment which establishes, maintains, and reinforces appropriate pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate’s Degree from a speech language pathology assistant program recognized by ASHA; or Bachelor’s Degree in speech language pathology; or Completion of a college-based speech language pathology assistant certificate program; or Required education as designated by the State licensing board or other regulatory agency
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation
- Possession of valid first aid and CPR certificates
Salary : $30 - $38
