Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
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JOB TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
REPORTS TO: Speech-Language Pathologist
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY:
Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) assist speech language pathologists to treat a variety of speech language disorders in children. They help assess clients in language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing and implement treatment plans as directed by speech-language pathologists. Speech Language Pathology Assistants also collect data, prepare charts, and perform other support duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies that address articulation, language, and other commination disorders.
• Knowledge of effective student management techniques
• Ability to supervise students using both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches.
• Ability to work and communicate with students at all academic levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive relationship with co-workers, students, and support staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in specific computer software programs, including speed and accuracy in the use of office equipment may be required prior to employment.
• Knowledge of Individual Education Planning for students with communication disorders.
• Follow Cityscape Schools policies and regulations.
• Operate support technology equipment used to support instruction.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Conduct s speech and language screenings without interpretation, utilizing screening protocols specified by the supervising speech language pathologist (SLP)
• Provides direct treatment assistance, excluding dysphasia (as opposed to feeding for nutritional purposes), to clients identified by the supervising SLP by following written treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Document’s student progress, without interpretation of findings, toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Assists the SLP in collecting and tallying of data for assessment purposes, without interpretation.
• Maintain regular attendance and available to students according to schedule treatment and meetings.
• Support SLP with records, charts, reports, graphs, and documentation of plans and interventions.
• Participates with SLP on research projects, in-service training, and public awareness programs.
• Coordinates and maintains communication between staff, students, parents and public who are involved in the program or department.
• Seek professional development to maintain a high level of knowledge and skills for school-based services and to fulfill continuing education requirements to maintain State of Texas certification
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, school handbooks and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical computations or apply standardized statistical procedures manually or by machine.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family.
• Cultivate and model a respectful worki