Special Education Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond seeks an SLPA to support speech-language pathology services district-wide. The role involves planning and delivering language and speech interventions under supervision, maintaining student records, and contributing to IEP development and related service planning.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree in an SLPA program, with Indiana licensure and registration. Experience with special education procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in SLPA program required.
• Bachelor's degree in SLP or related field preferred with internship.
• Holds and maintains Indiana licensure and license registration.
• Knowledge of special education laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct treatment programs for language/speech needs under licensed SLP.
• Maintain student records as required by law and policies.
• Use research to identify effective techniques for student needs.
• Contribute to IEP development with the TOR for related services.
• Provide strategies to generalize learned skills for independence.
• Participate in case conferences to review progress and diagnostic info.
• Utilize assistive technology with students and coordinate with staff.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Assistive tech

Student records

Research-based methods

Education

Associate degree in SLPA program

Bachelor's in SLP or Communication Disorders

Indiana licensure

Indiana license registration

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 form 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 SLP 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.

Knowledge And Skills

SLPAs must be able to perform the attached essential job functions and satisfactorily demonstrate the competencies for certified staff. 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.

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 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.