Speech Language Pathologist Assistant SY

ng Date: To Be Determined
Job Description

OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose Statement/s

Under the direct, immediate or indirect supervision of a credentialed or licensed Speech and Language Therapist, to assist or facilitate while a Speech and Language Therapist is evaluating the speech and/or language of students; to treat identified students following the treatment plan developed by the Speech and Language Therapist; to assist in directing student treatment activities and maintaining a proper learning environment;

to assist with the preparation and administration of treatment materials; to perform a variety of assistant tasks; and to do other related work as required.
Performance Responsibilities
• Provides direct treatment to students identified by the supervising Speech & Language Therapist.
• Conducts speech-language and hearing screening (without interpretation) following specified screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech & Language Therapist.
• Follows a documented treatment plan or protocol developed by the supervising Speech & Language Therapist.
• Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan and reports this information to the supervising Speech & Language Therapist.
• Assists with informal documentation (e.g., tallying notes for the Speech & Language Therapist to use), prepares and maintains materials, and assists with other clerical duties as assigned by the Speech & Language Therapist.
• Schedules activities and prepares charts, records, teaching aides and transparencies; types and duplicates materials for classroom use. Assists Speech & Language Therapist with scheduling as directed.
• Performs checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains professional standards and confidentiality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements - Qualifications
• Education Required: Currently enrolled in a college program leading towards an AA or BA degree in Speech and Language Pathology with completion of 45 semester units with a minimum of 21 semester units in any combination of the following:
Communications Disorders, Early Childhood Development, or Working with Special Needs.
• Experience

Required:

Knowledge of speech and language development theories and practices; language, articulation and hearing disorders; general methods and techniques of individual and group speech therapy; principles of child development and behavior; laws, rules and regulations related to assigned program and activities; operation and maintenance of augmentative communication devises and equipment; record keeping procedures and practices; operation of office methods, supplies and equipment;

correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; oral and written communication skills; first aide techniques; proper methods of lifting and positioning students in and out of orthopedic equipment; prior job related experience with satisfactory job performance or evaluation.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

Skills and knowledge to assist in providing speech therapy services for identified students; assist with conducting speech language and hearing screenings; operate and maintain augmentative communication devices and equipment; monitor and assist in evaluating student progress; perform a variety of record keeping and clerical assistance tasks; speak and write clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions; operate a computer terminal and its applications;

work cooperatively and effectively with students, parents and school staff in a variety of situations.
• Abilities: To sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community.…