Speech and Language Assistant

OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

  Job Purpose Statement/s:  Under the direct, immediate or indirect supervision of a credentialed or licensed Speech and Language Therapist, to assist or facilitate while a Speech and Language Therapist is evaluating the speech and/or language of students; to treat identified students following the treatment plan developed by the Speech and Language Therapist; to assist in directing student treatment activities and maintaining a proper learning environment; to assist with the preparation and administration of treatment materials; to perform a variety of assistant tasks; and to do other related work as required.

Performance Responsibilities:

*     Provides direct treatment to students identified by the supervising Speech & Language Therapist.

*     Conducts speech-language and hearing screening (without interpretation) following specified screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech & Language Therapist.

*     Follows a documented treatment plan or protocol developed by the supervising Speech & Language Therapist.

*     Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan and reports this information to the supervising Speech & Language Therapist.

*     Assists with informal documentation (e.g., tallying notes for the Speech & Language Therapist to use), prepares and maintains materials, and assists with other clerical duties as assigned by the Speech & Language Therapist.

*     Schedules activities and prepares charts, records, teaching aides and transparencies; types and duplicates materials for classroom use.  Assists Speech & Language Therapist with scheduling as directed.

*     Performs checks and maintenance of equipment.

*     Maintains professional standards and confidentiality.

*     Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

*     Education Required:  Currently enrolled in a college program leading towards an AA or BA degree in Speech and Language Pathology with completion of 45 semester units with a minimum of 21 semester units in any combination of the following:  Communications Disorders, Early Childhood Development, or Working with Special Needs.

*     Experience Required:  Knowledge of speech and language development theories and practices; language, articulation and hearing disorders; general methods and techniques of individual and group speech therapy; principles of child development and behavior; laws, rules and regulations related to assigned program and activities; operation and maintenance of augmentative communication devises and equipment; record keeping procedures and practices; operation of office methods, supplies and equipment; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; oral and written communication skills; first aide techniques; proper methods of lifting and positioning students in and out of orthopedic equipment; prior job related experience with satisfactory job performance or evaluation.

*     Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: 

Skills and knowledge to assist in providing speech therapy services for identified students; assist with conducting speech language and hearing screenings; operate and maintain augmentative communication devices and equipment; monitor and assist in evaluating student progress; perform a variety of record keeping and clerical assistance tasks; speak and write clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions; operate a computer terminal and its applications; work cooperatively and effectively with students, parents and school staff in a variety of situations..

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community.  Enough sigh, hearing, speech and mobility to complete reports, attend meetings and exchange information.  Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.  Willingness to clean up bodily fluids

*     Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance, Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.  (Also see Education Required above.)

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS

  The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists.  This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.  

Rating Symbol Key:

NP       =          Not Present - Does not exist

O         =          Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time

F          =          Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

C         =          Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

1.   STRENGTH:                                                                    5.         TALKING:

A.   Standing                           10%                                                      Ordinary                      F

      Walking                            20%                                                      Other                           O

      Sitting                               70%                                                      HEARING:

                                                                                                            Conversations             F

B.   Lifting                                    F      25 lbs.                                      Other Sounds              O

      Carrying                                F      25 lbs.

      Pushing                                O      10 lbs.                          6.         SEEING:

      Pulling                                  O      10 lbs.                                      Acuity, Near                C

                                                                                                            Acuity, Far                  F

2.   CLIMBING:                         O                                                      Depth Perception        O

      BALANCING:                     O                                                      Accommodation         C

                                                                                                            Color Vision                 O

3.   STOOPING:                        O                                                      Field of Vision O

      KNEELING:                      NP 

      CROUCHING:                    O

      CRAWLING:                     NP

4.   REACHING:                        F

      HANDLING:                         F

      FINGERING:                        F

      FEELING:                         NP

7.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6)

      (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis)

8.   PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS:  Examples of lifting/carrying are briefcase, testing materials; reaching/handling/fingering are telephone, test materials, computer; talking/hearing are normal conversation, counseling and administering tests; visual acuity are driving, preparing and receiving reports.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS   The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed.  Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.  

Key to Environmental Factors Rating:

NP       =          Not Present in the Job Environment

S          =          Seldom - Under 5% of Work Day

O         =          Occasionally - Up to 1/3 Time

F          =          Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 Time

C         =          Constantly - 2/3 or More Time.

1.   ENVIRONMENT:

      Inside 80%  Outside 20%

2.   EXTREME COLD:           NP

3.   EXTREME HEAT:            NP

4.   WET/HUMID:                    NP

5.   NOISE: (IN DECIBELS) 80 decibels

      VIBRATION:                     NP

      “Noise” = General counseling office

conversations, speech and language deficits.

6.   HAZARDS:

      Mechanical                        NP

      Explosives                         NP

      Electrical                            NP

      Radiant Energy                  NP

      Burns                                 NP

      Other Hazard/s                  NP

7.   ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

      Fumes                                NP

      Mists                                  NP

      Odors                                 NP

      Gases                                NP

      Dusts                                  NP

      Poor Ventilation                 NP

      Other Atmospheric Hazards  NP

1. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: 

Latex gloves

1. EC SUMMARY: Inside and Outside Work 2 3 4 5 6 7 Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above

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