Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Starting Pay Range

$25.00 - $30.00 - Hourly Depending on experience

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Speech and Language Pathology Assistant will perform services and consultation with teachers at school sites; provide activities designed to develop language skills and articulation skills including speech production, vocalization and social pragmatics in students with speech/language disorders.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

• •Conduct speech-language screenings using a variety of screening tools and techniques.
• •Follow documented therapy plans.
• •Documentation of student progress.
• •Prepare therapy materials for use in pullout small group setting or in classroom setting
• •Adapt or modify instructional materials as determined by student need and abilities for teacher-use in the classroom.
• •Consult with general education teachers to co-plan instructional materials or implement strategies.
• •Consult with general education teachers to co-plan instructional materials or implement strategies
• •Track performance data using progress monitoring tools and report progress on IEP goals
• •Communicate progress to parents, teachers and Speech and Language Pathologist in regular meetings, phone conversations and progress notes.
• •Participate in IEP process; attend meetings when appropriate and attend parent conferences
• •Collaborates with members of IEP Team, Special Education Team and School site team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• •Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
• •Ability and willingness to implement students’ IEP’s
• •Effective record keeping and procedures
• •Speech, language, hearing development, disorders and rehabilitation
• •Articulation disorders and rehabilitation. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community.
• •Special education experience.

Education and Experience:

• •AA Degree
• •Completion of a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant Program
• •Registration as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California
• •1 Year working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.