Special Education Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

ReNEW Schools; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant to support students with communication challenges. This role involves planning and conducting treatment programs, maintaining student records, and collaborating with educational staff to develop individualized plans. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in speech and language pathology and a passion for helping students thrive. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact the lives of students, fostering their growth and independence in communication. If you are committed to making a difference in education, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree from a technical training program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts treatment programs for individuals with speech impairments.
• Maintains student records and consults on educational plans.

Skills

Speech and Language Pathology

Communication Disorders

Assistive Technology

Special Education Laws

Education

Associate’s Degree in SLPA

Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Job description

Job Description

Reports to: Supervising Speech Pathologist, Principals

Location: District Needs

Evaluated by: Supervising Speech Pathologist, Principals

Evaluation period: Annual

Education and Experience

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree from a technical training program with a program of study designed to prepare to be an SLPA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders preferred, with required successful school internship and/or student teaching
• Hold and maintain current licensure in the State of Indiana
• Hold and maintain registration with Indiana Professional License Agency
• Possess a basic knowledge of special education laws and regulations and can follow developed procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plans, schedules, and conducts treatment programs for individuals with language and/or speech impairments under the supervision of a licensed SLA with the required supervision credentials.
• Maintains all student records required by law, policies, and administrative procedures.
• Utilizes research to aid in identifying appropriate techniques and services to meet student needs.
• Consults with the TOR on the development of the individualized educational plans for students when speech and/or language are related services.
• Provides students with strategies necessary for generalization of learned skills to promote independent monitoring of communication.
• Conducts and participates in case conferences to review diagnostic information and student progress.
• Understands and implements the use of assistive technology with students and consults with other staff as needed.
• Provides ongoing professional development activities for school and community when requested.
• Attends speech and language staff meetings as well as all building staff meetings.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

The Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant must be able to perform the attached essential job functions and satisfactorily demonstrate these competencies. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Terms of Employment:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits determined by the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and/or push up to 40 lbs or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position may perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.