Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Yorkville CUSD #115; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkville CUSD #115 is seeking a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant to support students with communication disorders under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist. The role includes data collection, equipment management, and documentation in student services records.

The position requires an SLPA license, an Associate's degree (or 60 credits) and related experience. Work involves collaborating with the SLP and administrative team to deliver therapy services in school settings.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 credits in related program is required.
• Two years related experience and/or training, or an aggregate combination of experience and education.
• An SLPA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows Individual Educational Plans to support student progress under the SLP.
• Collects data for monitoring services and manages equipment.
• Maintains files and records including progress reports and treatment plans.
• Prepares materials to provide services under the SLP's direction.
• Schedules activities as directed.

Skills

Data collection

Documentation

Plan interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree / 60 credits

SLPA license

Job description

Position

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

School

Circle Center Grade School and Yorkville Early Childhood Center

Job Description

Assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language therapy services for students with communication disorders, including technical assistance with equipment required for accommodating disabilities or required supports.

DUTIES

The Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant will

• Follows established Individual Educational Plans to facilitate students' progress on communication and educational goals under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Collects data for monitoring services, as well as setting up and tracking assigned equipment.
• Maintains files and records including but not limited to progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, and other required documentation.
• Prepares, under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist, materials necessary to provide services.
• Schedules activities as directed.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree from college, 60 credits in related program; or

A minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or

An aggregate combination of experience and education in the field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

An SLPA license.

COMMUNICATION And LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand plans for services as written in student treatment and support plan.

Ability to communicate and record via routine required reports, records and correspondence.

Able to read and interpret documents including safety requirements, instructions for operating and maintaining equipment, and procedural instructions or manuals.

Able to understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and follow accordingly.

Reports To

Supervising SLP and Student Services Administrative Team

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000 (DOQ)