Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Starting Pay Range

Depending on experience

Job Description:

General Summary:  

The Speech and Language Pathology Assistant will perform services and consultation with teachers at school sites; provide activities designed to develop language skills and articulation skills including speech production, vocalization and social pragmatics in students with speech/language disorders.

  Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

• Conduct speech-language screenings using a variety of screening tools and techniques.
• Follow documented therapy plans.
• Documentation of student progress.
• Prepare therapy materials for use in pullout small group setting or in classroom setting
• Adapt or modify instructional materials as determined by student need and abilities for teacher-use in the classroom.
• Consult with general education teachers to co-plan instructional materials or implement strategies.
• Consult with general education teachers to co-plan instructional materials or implement strategies
• Track performance data using progress monitoring tools and report progress on IEP goals
• Communicate progress to parents, teachers and Speech and Language Pathologist in regular meetings, phone conversations and progress notes.
• Participate in IEP process; attend meetings when appropriate and attend parent conferences
• Collaborates with members of IEP Team, Special Education Team and School site team.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
• Ability and willingness to implement students’ IEP’s
• Effective record keeping and procedures
• Speech, language, hearing development, disorders and rehabilitation
• Articulation disorders and rehabilitation. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community.
• Special education experience.

Education and Experience:

• AA Degree
• Completion of a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant Program
• Registration as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California
• 1 Year working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.