Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

Wicomico County Public Schools; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A) to join their team. This role involves implementing speech and language programs under the supervision of qualified pathologists, with responsibilities including providing direct speech/language services to students and helping with assessments. Qualified candidates should possess relevant educational backgrounds and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in an allied health field with specific coursework.
• Maryland license eligibility as a speech-language pathology assistant required.
• Knowledge of child development and effective communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct speech/language services to students under the direction of the speech pathologist.
• Follows documented therapy plans and prepares necessary materials for therapy.
• Assists with student assessments and conducts speech/language screenings.

Skills

Knowledge of speech/language pathology principles

Ability to work with students with disabilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Education

Associate's degree from an approved SLP Assistant Program

Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

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Under general supervision, the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A) implements speech/language programs and activities as planned and directed by the assigned speech/language pathologist (SLP). Employees may execute specific components of a speech and language program as specified in an individualized treatment plan composed by the SLP.

Salary (Non negotiable)

$40,627 - $54,055 with employee benefits package.

Paygrade 16

Hours

10 months, 35 hours per week, 182 days

Contract Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining unit.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Qualifications

Associate's degree from an approved SLP Assistant Program or

Associate's degree or higher in an allied health field from an accredited college or university with minimum course work that includes at least 3 credit hours in normal speech-language development, speech disorders, anatomy and physiology of speech systems, language disorders and/or phonology or

Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university.

Hold or be eligible for a Maryland license as a speech-language pathology assistant from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Knowledge of speech/language pathology principles, practices and procedures.

Working knowledge of child development.

Ability to work effectively with students with disabilities and to carry out IEP activities.

Ability to interact cooperatively with parents and other professionals.

Ability to work independently and to accept direction.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills as well accurate and complete documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Provides direct speech/language services to students, under direction of assigned speech pathologist.

Follows documented therapy plans developed by or in conjunction with the speech/language pathologist.

Prepares materials/equipment needed in direct therapy.

Documents student services and progress toward meeting established objectives, reporting progress to assigned speech/language pathologist.

Assists the speech/language pathologist during assessment of students.

Assists with informal documentation.

Conducts speech/language screenings, under direction of assigned speech/language pathologist.

Prepares materials for review meetings; collates and prepares student files.

Must provide own transportation to a variety of school sites.

Other duties as assigned by school administration or Office of Special Education.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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