Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - 2673101

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

2d • $41 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

This position conducts speech/language therapy activities with students under the direction of a certified speech/language pathologist and travels between assigned elementary or secondary schools as necessary.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with an emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology Assistance, or a BS or BA in speech/language pathology with experience as a speech-language pathology assistant required.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and general children's development.
• Experience in working with students with communication, learning, behavioral and/or physical handicaps required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grammar and English usage.
• Ability to articulate clearly.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with students.
• Ability to maintain program records and organize materials.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to schedule activities and attend to detail
• Ability to be creative, resourceful and flexible.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow procedures established by state laws.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and parents.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
• Washington Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certification
• Valid Washington State Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with speech preferred.
• Work experience with preschool, elementary and secondary special needs students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapy programs and activities for students, singly or in small groups that will assist the student in meeting objectives as directed by the speech/language pathologist.
• Provides therapy support in classroom as appropriate.
• Communicates and relays information regarding students to the appropriate staff.
• Travels between schools for therapy sessions; schedules time for direct therapy; plans travel times; checks in with building staff.
• Assists with preparation for and implementation of programs for students; assembles materials needed for programs; prepares and updates schedules.
• Prepares speech/language therapy files; files district forms; completes paperwork under direction of the speech/language pathologist.
• Contacts teachers, assistants, principals and others for consultation under the direction of the speech language pathologist.
• Contacts parents as needed under the direction of the speech/language pathologist.
• Records progress and attendance of students; updates plans.
• Attends departmental, building, and IEP meetings.
• Serves as a team member in designated regular education/special education classrooms.
• Constructs materials for students; modifies materials as necessary and as directed by the speech/language pathologist.
• Ensures personal hygiene needs of students are attended to by assigned staff; occasionally required to lift and carry students.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.
• Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree