Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Fillmore Unified School District • Fillmore, CA

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About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant provides direct assistance in treating disorders in students related to articulation and phonology, language processing, hearing, and alternative augmentative communication under the supervision of a licensed Speech and Pathologist. The role involves conducting speech-language screenings, providing treatment assistance, documenting student progress, and assisting with assessments and clerical duties. The assistant will also participate in meetings and training programs related to assigned activities.

Requirements

• An associate degree with a major in Speech and Language Pathology Assistance.
• Registered or in the process of registration with the California State Board for Speech Pathology-Audiology.
• 70 hours of field experience supervised by an ASHA-certified Speech and Language Pathologist.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language screening without interpretation using protocols developed by the supervising speech and language pathologist.
• Provide direct treatment assistance to identified students under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist.
• Follow and implement documented IEPs developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives and report the information to a supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Assist a speech-language pathologist during assessment, including formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties.
• Schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs, and data.
• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment, including augmentative communication devices.
• Assist with speech-language pathology research projects, in-service training, and family or community education.
• Assist with hearing screenings under the direction of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and in-service training programs related to assigned activities.
• Operate a variety of instructional and office equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees