Asst, Speech Language

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology, will perform speech pathology services, including screenings and direct therapy, under the direct on-site supervision of a certified or licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). This role involves implementing remedial programs, maintaining student records, preparing therapy materials, managing student behavior, and participating in the IEP process. The assistant must adhere to a daily schedule and engage only in duties planned and directed by the supervising SLP. Responsibilities may evolve based on district needs.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and completion of pre-requisite coursework required for state licensure, from an accredited four-year college or university.
Florida Department of Health license for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
Writes routine reports and correspondence.
Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.
Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
Demonstrates adaptability, cooperation, dependability, and job knowledge.
Observes safety and security procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in education, childcare, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Screens students for speech, language, or hearing disorders.
Implements remedial programs or procedures planned by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Records, charts, or graphs data relative to student performance.
Completes documentation as required for Medicaid billing.
Maintains student records, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs), work folders, cumulative folders, health records, and parent correspondence.
Prepares therapy materials.
Manages student behavior during therapy.
Adheres to a daily schedule developed with the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Participates in the IEP process.
Attends staff meetings as required.
Performs other educationally related duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
Engages only in those remedial duties that are planned, designed, and directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Performs any other duties as assigned.