Speech Language Pathology Assistant

About the position

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant position involves assisting a credentialed Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech therapy assessment services to identified students in accordance with Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. The role includes providing services to students with specialized needs and performing various duties in support of student case management services. This position does not develop curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing student speech therapy services according to Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and treatment plans developed by a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist in the assessment of student speech and language skills.
• Confer with Speech Language Pathologist regarding student progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; provide assistance to educational staff as a case management team member through consultation, training and individual and group activities.
• Document student progress toward IEP goals and perform a variety of clerical support duties such as maintaining objectives, preparing charts, records, graphs, or other means of documentation.
• Observe and control behavior and interaction of students according to approved procedures.
• Utilize positive restraint techniques according to established procedures as necessary if written in IEP, and after receiving required Nonviolent Conflict Intervention (NCI) training.
• Assist Speech Language Pathologist during assessment.
• Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics such as communication strategies and speech and language stimulation.
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in classroom and therapy activities.
• Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment for teacher use in classroom, as determined by students' needs and abilities.
• Assist in the teaching of students to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
• Implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on Speech Language Pathologist assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, and social workers.
• For positions designated bilingual, translates a variety for written materials from English to a second language and from that language into English; interprets and facilitates communication between staff and non-English speaking members of the public; attends various meetings to translate and interpret as needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Six months of experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is desired.
• Possession of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License through the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Possession of a CPR and first aid certificate (may be acquired during 6 month probationary period).
• Possession of a valid California Driver's license.
• Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier.