Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT (SLPA) Under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist, assist with providing services for children/students with speech, language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, oral muscular, augmentative/alternative communication disorders, and hearing impairments; assist with assessments of individual student’s needs for therapy; maintain appropriate documentation and reports; collaborate with district personnel and parents regarding therapeutic activities; and to do related work as required as part of ed. team. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Prepares work area and materials for use
• Accompanies the student from the classroom to the service area or prepares classroom for service delivery
• Implements documented treatment/intervention plans developed by the speech language pathologist
• Accurately collects and records subjective and objective date
• Records student’s status with regard to established objectives as stated in the treatment plan and reports this information to the supervising speech language pathologist
• Assists the speech language pathologist in the assessment of students
• Orders supplies and equipment
• Engages in various clerical tasks, including filing and copying
• Maintains and cleans equipment, adhering to infection control protocol
• Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families
• Behaves in accordance with the educational facilities guidelines
• Respects and appropriately considers age, gender, cultural/linguistic background, and related factors when providing services
• Participates in educational facility activities and committees as requested by the speech language pathologist
• Participates in classroom activities as requested by the speech language pathologist
• Participates in conferences as requested by the speech language pathologist
• Provide an educational environment which establishes, maintains, and reinforces appropriate pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate’s Degree from a speech language pathology assistant program recognized by ASHA; or Bachelor’s Degree in speech language pathology; or Completion of a college-based speech language pathology assistant certificate program; or Required education as designated by the State licensing board or other regulatory agency LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation
• Possession of valid first aid and CPR certificates