Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

TITLE: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant REPORTS TO: Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist, Principal, Special Education Director WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non exempt LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 190 Days HOURS: 7:50 am - 3:50 pm SALARY: $36,005.10 - $43,640.10 PRIMARY PURPOSE: A speech-language pathology assistant (SLP-Assistant) is an individual who, following academic and on-the-job training, performs tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised indirectly and/or directly by master’s level speech-language pathologists certificated/licensed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) or licensed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA). QUALIFICATIONS: As set by federal and state laws and regulations governing the provisions of special education and related services to children with disabilities. Education/Certification/Registrations: -Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university -Yearly registration through Arkansas Board of Examiner in Speech Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) for Medicaid billing SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Knowledge of: Proving quality speech-language therapy to students with disabilities individually or in groups under supervision from supervising speech-language pathologist Accurately collecting data from therapy sessions Confidentiality of all information concerning students with disabilities Technology Ability to: Assist speech-language pathologist with therapies Communicate effectively in oral and written form React with flexibility to unexpected schedule changes and sensitivity to changing situations and student needs Maintain cooperative work relationships Follow all rules of confidentiality when working with and accessing student information. Organize and maintain accurate records that are easily accessed when requested by the public or state agency Effectively use technology MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide routine maintenance/generalization tasks as prescribed by the supervising speech-language pathologist. Follow IEPs, therapy schedules, and therapy protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist Document student progress toward meeting established goals and/or objectives as stated in the student’s individualized education program, and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist. Assist speech-language pathologist during assessment of students, such as those judged to be difficult to test. Assist with informal documentation (e.g., tallying notes for the speech-language pathologist to use), prepare materials, and assist with other clerical duties as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist. Assist SLP in performing checks and maintenance of assistive technology equipment. Participate with the speech-language pathologist in professional development trainings Assist the speech-language pathologist with getting students to/from therapy sessions. Assist in the creation of therapy materials and/or classroom visual schedules/materials for student with disabilities Any other duties as assigned by the supervising speech-language pathologist

Salary : $36,005 - $43,640