Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Lowell Public School District•Lowell, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) works under the direction of a Speech and Language Pathologist to implement curriculum content and instruction, plan assessments, and monitor student learning. The role involves creating a positive learning environment, maintaining appropriate behavior and safety standards, and making learning goals clear to students. The SLPA will use effective instruction and questioning techniques, refine strategies, and communicate high standards and expectations. The position aims to promote student confidence, perseverance, and personal responsibility, while striving for equitable learning opportunities and demonstrating sensitivity to diversity. Collaboration with parents, colleagues, and administrators is essential, as is a commitment to continuous learning and compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.

Requirements

Licensure as a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Experience with appropriate age group

Responsibilities

Implement curriculum content and instruction effectively.
Plan assessment of student learning effectively.
Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate.
Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.
Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety.
Make learning goals clear to students.
Use appropriate instruction techniques.
Use appropriate questioning techniques.
Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.
Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.
Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.
Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.
Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.
Be a reflective and continuous learner.
Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.