SLPA- Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Fall River Public Schools•Fall River, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language therapy services for students with communication disorders, including technical assistance with equipment required for accommodating disabilities or required supports.

Requirements

Associate's degree from college, 60 credits in related program; or A minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or An aggregate combination of experience and education in the field.
An SLPA license.
Ability to read and understand plans for services as written in student treatment and support plan.
Ability to communicate and record via routine required reports, records and correspondence.
Able to read and interpret documents including safety requirements, instructions for operating and maintaining equipment, and procedural instructions or manuals.
Able to understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and follow accordingly.
Ability to calculate in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Able to problem solve situations including complex situations with multiple variables.

Responsibilities

Follows established Individual Educational Plans to facilitate students' progress on communication and educational goals under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist.
Collects data for monitoring services, as well as setting up and tracking assigned equipment.
Maintains files and records including but not limited to progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, and other required documentation.
Prepares, under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist, materials necessary to provide services.
Schedules activities as directed.