Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Special Services

TITLE:                                              Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• As set by state certification authorities
• Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders program

-OR-

• An associate’s degree in SLPA program

-AND-

• Successful completion of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of supervised field work experience or it’s clinical experience equivalent and demonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPA.
• Three or more years of recent experience with children.
• Experience, skills & knowledge required to provide effective staff development and training to a variety of audiences.

REPORTS TO:                                 Site Principal

JOB GOAL:                                      To focus all disciplines in the development and implementation of positive behavioral interventions and social support plans that complement instruction and support student and teacher learning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES:

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Speech-Language Pathology Assistant"

1) Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
2) Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.

3) Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and

language skills.
4) Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
5) Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.

6) Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
7) Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.
8) Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.

9) Perform support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
10) Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
11) Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.

Expectations of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

1. Seek employment only in settings in which direct and indirect supervision are provided on a regular and systematic basis by an ASHA-certified and/or licensed SLP.
2. Adhere to the responsibilities for SLPAs specified in this document and refrain from performing tasks or activities that are the sole responsibility of the SLP.
3. Perform only those tasks prescribed by the supervising SLP.
4. Adhere to all applicable state licensure laws and rules regulating the practice of speech-language pathology, such as those requiring licensure or registration of support personnel.
5. Conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLPA.
6. Actively participate with the SLP in the supervisory process.
7. Consider securing liability insurance.
8. Actively pursue continuing education and professional development activities.

Service Delivery

1. Self-identify as SLPAs to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
2. Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs' responsibilities.
3. Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings withoutclinical interpretation.
4. Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
5. Assist the SLP with bilingual translation during screening and assessment activities exclusive of interpretation; refer to Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists to Provide Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services(ASHA 2004).
6. Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
7. Provide guidance and treatment via telepractice to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model.
8. Document student, patient, and client performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
9. Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
10. Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP.
11. Serve as interpreter for patients/clients/students and families who do not speak English.
12. Provide services under SLP supervision in another language for individuals who do not speak English and English-language learners.

Administrative Support

1. Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.
2. Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
3. Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, recordkeeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Nine month year.  Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:                               Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy.

Approved:_____________________________________________ Date:_______________

Reviewed and agreed to by:_______________________________ Date:_______________

Putnam City School District I-1, Oklahoma