POSITION: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Education

SUMMARY: 186 Days

Under supervision of Language, Speech, and Hearing Therapist, treats speech and language problems by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be present, on time and ready to work.

Evaluates, without interpretation, speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.

Plans and conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of students with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology.

Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to disabled students.

Reviews individual files to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.

Supports the individualized plans for assigned students to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.

Monitors individual students IEP goals under the supervision of a SLP.

Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs, with approval from SLP.

Maintains records as required by law and administrative regulations.

Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.

Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills.

Serves as consultant to classroom teachers to incorporate speech and language development activities into daily schedule.

Other related duties as assigned by the Director or supervising SLP.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Speech & Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.

Must complete licensing application with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and become registered as speech-language pathology support personnel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must have a working knowledge of computers and the capabilities.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must be organized and compliance of Article 7 timeline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, to stand, to walk, to go up and down stairs, to use a telephone, to use a computer, and to write.

The employee must frequently lift testing materials up to 20 pounds.

The position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials, and providing oral information.

The employee is required to drive a vehicle between buildings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Duties are performed indoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.M.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.