ESY Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ESY Speech and Language Therapy Assistant works to provide direct, one-on-one, small group and large group support to students who require intensive, ongoing therapy to meet their IEP goals.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a speech-language pathology or audiology training program approved by a national certifying body for speech-language pathology or audiology, audiology assistant certificate program or equivalent course of study with a major emphasis in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology
Meet the minimum criteria for certification as a speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant, as established by a national certifying body for speech-language pathology or audiology.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience working with individuals with communication disorders in an educational setting

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting screenings
Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist
Document student performance and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist
Assist with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities as directed by the speech-language pathologist
Perform checks and maintenance of equipment
Support the supervising speech-language pathologist in research projects, in-service training, and public relations programs
Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, record-keeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment)
Collect data for monitoring quality improvement
Consistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
May be expected to provide substitute educator services
May be expected to attend trainings related to position