Pupil Services - Speech and Language Pathology Assistant - #074

Chula Vista Elementary•Chula Vista, CA

35d•$22 - $28

About The Position

Under direction, assists speech-language pathologist staff in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech-language pathology services for pupils with speech and language disorders including articulation/phonology, cognition, motor speech, dysphasgia, voice, fluency, craniofacial anomalies, hearing and child language; assists in providing training and use of augmentative and alternative communication. Essential Job Functions: Provides direct treatment assistance to identified students; prepares work areas and materials for use during speech-language services. Conducts speech-language observations using specified observation protocols developed by certificated speech-language pathologist staff. Accompanies students to and from therapy sessions and/or prepares for speech-language session. Maintains comprehensive records and materials relating to screening results and provides information to certificated staff. Maintains a positive attitude towards students. Follows documented treatment plans or protocols developed by certificated staff; documents and reports student progress toward meeting established goals as stated in an Individualized Education Plan or an Individualized Family Services Plan. Assists speech-language pathologist staff during assessment of students; maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families. Schedules activities; prepares a variety of materials including charts, graphs, and other data display information; provides recordkeeping for student files; and performs related office support tasks. Maintains and cleans equipment using infection control protocol; checks and maintains equipment in proper working condition. Participates with certificated staff in research projects; attends inservice training and other related activities. Participates in classroom activities as requested by speech-language pathologist staff; attends conferences and workshops related to speech-language pathology services. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized school or program for Speech and Language Pathology Assistant as part of an AA degree in Science, including specialized course work, observation supervision, and fieldwork experience.
Possession of valid registration as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology Board.
Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).
Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty; speech-language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures; oral and written communication skills; and reading and writing English communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and adults; perform a variety of complex tasks; and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including microcomputers and related software applications; use appropriate oral and written language in contacts with students, parents, and District staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and plan and organize work.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports; meet schedules and timelines; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; work independently with little direction; read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; communicate honestly, clearly, accurately, coherently, and concisely; respect and consider age, gender, cultural/linguistic background, and related factors when providing services.
Ability to hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone; read, prepare, and proofread documents; perform assigned duties; sit or stand for extended periods of time; operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; to retrieve and store files and supplies; and lift light objects.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in educational or clinical settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct treatment assistance to identified students
Prepares work areas and materials for use during speech-language services
Conducts speech-language observations using specified observation protocols developed by certificated speech-language pathologist staff
Accompanies students to and from therapy sessions and/or prepares for speech-language session
Maintains comprehensive records and materials relating to screening results and provides information to certificated staff
Maintains a positive attitude towards students
Follows documented treatment plans or protocols developed by certificated staff
Documents and reports student progress toward meeting established goals as stated in an Individualized Education Plan or an Individualized Family Services Plan
Assists speech-language pathologist staff during assessment of students
Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families
Schedules activities
Prepares a variety of materials including charts, graphs, and other data display information
Provides recordkeeping for student files
Performs related office support tasks
Maintains and cleans equipment using infection control protocol
Checks and maintains equipment in proper working condition
Participates with certificated staff in research projects
Attends inservice training and other related activities
Participates in classroom activities as requested by speech-language pathologist staff
Attends conferences and workshops related to speech-language pathology services
Other duties as assigned