Speech-Language Associate (SLA)

Job Description
Title:  Speech Language Pathology Aide
Reports To:  Supervising Speech Language Pathologist
Qualifications:  Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Disorders, Communication Disorders, or a similar field
Location:  Varies
Job Responsibilities:  See below
 
Specific Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assist the SLP as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced  program for oral communication and speech improvement
2. Assist the SLP in providing a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of students with speech and/or hearing impairments.
3. Assist the SLP in providing a thorough assessment of articulation, voice, hearing, fluency, or language impairments without clinical interpretation
4. Assist the SLP in screening to identify students with speech impairment at regular intervals and at specified levels without clinical interpretation.
5. Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
6. Document student performance and report this information to the supervising SLP
7. Program and provide instruction in the use of AAC devices.
8. Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate and under the guidance of the supervising SLP.