Speech Language Pathology Assistant-Special Education Pos#30019898

Santee School District•Santee, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the school principal and direction from a certificated Speech/Language Pathologist, this role assists in providing services for students in the area of speech and language communication. This includes developing pre-language and language skills, improving oral-motor control for speech production, enhancing vocalization, and assisting in the training and use of augmentative and alternative communication methods.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
CPR/First Aide is required
Speech Language-Pathology Assistant Certificate is required
Class C Driver's License and availability of private transportation (mileage expense provided) is required
Knowledge of basic principles of child behavior.
Knowledge of Speech/language pathology equipment, materials and procedures.
Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty.
Knowledge of language and articulation development, disorders and rehabilitation.
Knowledge of issues involving language, articulation, stuttering, cleft palate, voice disorders and any other disorder affecting communication abilities.
Knowledge of general methods and techniques of individual and group speech therapy commonly used for students with special needs.
Ability to deal tactfully, sometimes in stressful situations, with students and parents regarding health issues.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with students, fellow employees, teachers, and administrative staff.
Ability to ensure that tasks are performed in regard to Individual Education Plan requirements.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to travel to multiple sites or locations to perform work.
Ability to assist with the required therapy of assigned students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the course of work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology Board desired.

Responsibilities

Assist Speech - Language Pathologists during assessment of students; maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families.
Provide assistance in language development instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction by the Speech/Language Pathologist.
Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment, as determined by student needs and abilities, for teacher use in the classroom.
Conduct speech-language screenings using screening protocols developed by certificated Speech/Language Pathologist staff.
Follow and implement documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising Speech/Language Pathologist.
Follow Individual Educational Plans (IEP's) for each student to develop daily or weekly instructional activities.
Assist in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs and reports. Provide recordkeeping for student files and perform related office support tasks.
Assist in the preparation of various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items.
Observe and report significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problems to the Teacher or Speech Language-Pathologist.
Assist Teacher or Speech-Language Pathologist in maintaining appropriate behavior in the classroom and between classroom activities.
Assist students in the use of alternative communication methods and a variety of computerized speech and language communication devices.
Attend a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service trainings to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Perform other related duties as assigned.