School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Anchorage School District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant works under licensed speech language pathologists to develop treatment plans, implement routine programs in a school setting, and document student progress. The role may require travel to multiple school sites.

Candidates should have an associate's degree with SLP emphasis or a bachelor's in speech-language pathology and hold an Alaska and/or national SLP assistant license. Experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in disabilities with a speech-language support emphasis, or a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology, including fieldwork experience.
• Valid Alaska and/or national speech language pathology assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the review of students' functional abilities and need for therapy.
• Assists in the development of IEPs and participates in meetings with parents at the direction of the supervising therapist.
• Implements therapy programs within a school environment to meet IEP goals/objectives under the direction of the supervising therapist.
• Teaches parents, teachers, classroom assistants, and other appropriate personnel to implement programs prescribed by the therapist.
• Collects and records data on therapy programs.
• Monitors therapy programs using observational data and/or pre-post testing.
• Manages student behavior during therapy.
• Develops and adheres to a daily schedule that may include travel to various school sites.
• Monitors and reports student progress.
• Modifies and constructs adaptive equipment for student or classroom use.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on department committees.
• Completes required reports and other forms promptly and accurately.
• Develops professional growth goals with the supervisor of Related Services Programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of treatment modalities and techniques used with children and adolescents.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Anchorage School District staff and community agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in disabilities with SLP emphasis

Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant works under licensed speech language pathologists to develop treatment plans, implement routine programs in a school setting, and document student progress. The role may require travel to multiple school sites.

Candidates should have an associate's degree with SLP emphasis or a bachelor's in speech-language pathology and hold an Alaska and/or national SLP assistant license. Experience with children is preferred.