(4) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Montgomery Public Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. The SLPA will help individuals with communication disorders improve speech, language, voice, fluency, and social communication skills, while implementing documented IEP goals and services.

The role includes assisting with assessments and supporting the administrative needs of therapy sessions, with other duties as assigned by the Special

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting or related field approved by the state licensing board.
• SLPA license or certification as required by the state.
• Completion of supervised clinical fieldwork experience.
• Basic knowledge of speech-language pathology terminology, developmental milestones, and therapy practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing documented IEP goals and services.
• Help individuals with communication disorders improve speech, language, voice, fluency, and social communication skills.
• Assist with assessments and evaluations as directed by the supervising SLP.
• Support administrative needs of therapy sessions and documentation.

Skills

Speech-language pathology terminology

Developmental milestones

Therapy practices

Education

Associate’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting

Job description

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) works under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to help individuals with communication disorders improve their speech, language, voice, fluency, and social communication skills. The SLPA implements documented IEP goals and services, assists with assessments, and supports the administrative needs of therapy sessions. See the Job Attachment for a complete description.

Duty Days: 187

Reports To: Special Education Director and Speech-Language Pathologist

Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting, or a related field approved by the state licensing board, SLPA license or certification as required by the state, completion of supervised clinical fieldwork experience, basic knowledge of speech-language pathology terminology, developmental milestones, and therapy practices, and such alternatives to the qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.