Part-time; 5 hours per day; $20.00 per hour; 188 paid days per school year; # of paid days will be pro-rated if hired duirng the school year

 

 

Job Description - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

 

FLSA Classification:  Non-exempt

 

Requirements:

1. Speech-language pathology assistants (SLPA) must register with the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences through their supervising licensee; registration is valid for two years.
2. Speech-language pathology assistants (SLPA) must have completed a program of study designed to prepare the student to be a speech language pathology assistant.
3. The applicant must have earned 60 college-level semester credit hours in a program of study that includes general education and the specific knowledge and skills for a SLPA. The training program shall include a minimum of 100 clock hours of field experiences supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP).

Purpose of Job:

With ongoing training and support, SLPAs supplement the provision of designated speech- language services to students and perform other tasks as prescribed and directed by a supervising speech-language pathologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Works cooperatively with members of the multi-disciplinary team under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). An SLP must document weekly at least 10% of direct supervision of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant for total time of speech language services as assigned to the SLPA. Indirect supervision will be determined by the SLP based on the skill level of the SLPA occurring at a minimum of 10% of total time assigned to the SLPA.
• Conduct speech-language screenings (without interpretation) following specified screening protocols provided or developed by the supervising SLP.
• Provide speech-language therapy or interventions to students as directed by the supervising
• Given training, perform pure-tone hearing screenings (without interpretation).
• Report data and therapy notes to the supervising SLP
• Document student responses to therapy activities and tasks related to the established goals objectives, pursuant to the IEP.
• Assist the SLP as needed and as permitted in the testing protocol during student
• Prepare and/or develop therapy
• Assist with clerical duties as directed by the supervisor of Exceptional Children Services
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Keeps accurate, up-to-date records pertinent to the program for exceptional children.
• Undertakes continuing professional study in the education of exceptional children in teaching methods related to this field.
• Plans a program of study in collaboration with the certified SLP that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of planning
• Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and technology.
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as
• Recognizes potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of qualified
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, facilities, and confidentiality of records.
• Perform other duties assigned by the SLP keeping within ethical and practice
• Signs or initials treatment notes or signs alongside of a supervising SLP on IEPs.
• Attends IEP meetings in the presence of the supervising SLP when requested
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations.
• Follow the requirements outlined by the supervising SLP for student attendance and therapy service documentation.