Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant

BASIC FUNCTION Under general direction, assists in providing speech and language therapy services and assessments to students with communication disorders; follows documented treatment plans developed by credentialed Speech and Language Therapist; performs related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class. -Provides speech therapy services as directed and developed by a certificated therapist -Assists the therapist in assessment of student communication skills -Conducts speech-language screenings using a variety of tools and protocols -Provides direct treatment assistance to eligible students -Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in therapy activities -Compiles, maintains, and files records and documents concerning student progress toward meeting goals outlined in IEPs (Individual Education Plan), and reports this information to the supervising therapist -Assists therapist in planning and development of schedules, materials, and activities -Routinely checks and maintains the performance of communication devices and equipment -Attends program related meetings, trainings, and workshops -Attends meetings with professionals, parents, and various service providers -Assists with departmental operations such as scheduling activities and preparing charts, records, graphs, and other displays of student performance -Collects data for quality improvement -Travel to District sites to conduct therapy sessions -Provides assistance to the educational staff when needed -Complies with federal and state law, Visions in Education policies and procedures, and California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board regulations - Maintains confidentiality -Performs other duties as assigned Must possess valid registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board Possession of or willingness and ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver’s License

Salary : $28 - $38