Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Summary

Job Summary

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

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

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

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

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