Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Approved by the Arlington School Committee April 9, 2015

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, Ma 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

April 9, 2015

POSITION: Speech/Language Pathology-Assistant

JOB GOAL: Provide supports to students with a variety of communication disorders (at all grade levels, Kindergarten through Grade 5) under the direction of an ASHA Certified Speech/Language Pathologist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders or related field; and completed coursework and training specific to speech-language pathology assistant job responsibilities.

• Knowledge and experience with computers and augmentative communication technology.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The S/LP-A conducts the following tasks under the supervision of an ASHA certified S/LP.

• Participate in Child Find screenings, Child Study Team, and Special Education Team meetings.

• Screen students at regular intervals

• Implement documented treatment plans or protocols

• Document student progress through progress reports

• Assist during assessment

• Assist with informal documentation, prepare materials, and other clerical duties

• Schedule activities, prepare charts, records, graphs, or otherwise display data

• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment

• Participate in delivery of in-service trainings and presentations to the community

• Devise and make materials for therapy and environment

• Participate in in-service training to update knowledge

• Travel among buildings as caseload assignments dictate

• Perform other related duties as directed

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education & Building principals/Special Education Coordinators

WORK YEAR: School Year (183 work days)

Salary:In accordance with AEA Unit D Contract.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others to apply.