SLPA in Schools: Impactful Speech Therapy Support

Duncan Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Public Schools seeks a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to support speech-language pathology services in the Special Education department.

The role requires a valid OSDE credential as SLPA and the ability to pass a National Criminal History Record Check; position located at a site to be determined. Details on salary and schedule are set by the current contract and district policies.

Qualifications

• Valid OSDE SLPA credential.
• Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech and language screenings using screening protocols provided by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Provides direct assistance for speech language therapy to students under the direction of the supervising SLP.
• Implements all plans/accommodations as documented in the student's IEPs.
• Documents student progress toward meeting established IEP goals/objectives in the appropriate progress monitoring tool.
• Assists the SLP during assessments, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties.
• Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities.
• Assists in maintaining student records and preparing progress reports.
• Assists in organizing therapy activities and creates/maintains an orderly and clean therapy environment.
• Implements behavior intervention programs as written by certified staff.
• Observes and reports significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problems to the classroom teacher/supervising SLP.
• Performs other duties as needed at the request of the supervising SLP and building administrator.

Education

OSDE Credential - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

National Criminal History Record Check

Job description

Duncan Public Schools seeks a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to support speech-language pathology services in the Special Education department.

The role requires a valid OSDE credential as SLPA and the ability to pass a National Criminal History Record Check; position located at a site to be determined. Details on salary and schedule are set by the current contract and district policies.