Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Citizens of the World Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens of the World Los Angeles is seeking a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to assist in providing instruction focused on speech and language communication for students with special needs. Under the guidance of a Speech and Language Pathologist, the SLPA will help develop oral communication skills essential for educational access.

The role includes supporting students through individual and group speech services, conducting screenings, and collaborating with educators to meet IEP goals. This position is focused on enhancing communication abilities, documenting progress, and participating actively in the special education team.

Qualifications

• Experience with students who have speech-language impairments.
• Ability to implement treatment plans and document progress.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services to students with impairments.
• Assist in conducting speech screenings.
• Develop individualized strategies for communication skills.
• Participate in IEP meetings and support documentation.

Skills

Speech-language development services

Understanding of assessment techniques

Clerical support duties

Collaboration with educational professionals

Education

Relevant certification or degree

Job description

The Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will assist in providing instruction specific to the area of speech and language communication to students identified as having special needs, monitoring the use of augmentative communication devices and systems. Under the guidance of a Speech and Language Pathologist, the SLPA will focus on developing students’ oral communication skills to support their ability to access their educational program.

Responsibilities

• Providing speech and language development services to students with speech-language impairments in group and individual settings in alignment with the student’s IEP communication goals
• Assisting with conducting speech and language screenings using appropriate prescribed techniques and devices;
• Following and implementing treatment plans;
• Documenting student progress towards meeting established goals and objectives;
• Supporting with conducting formal assessments as needed;
• Ability to read and understand formal assessment results;
• Performing a variety of clerical support duties such as maintaining records, files and preparing reports related to assigned students;
• Inspecting, maintaining, and operating augmentative communication devices and equipment;
• Supporting preparation for IEP meetings of students on assigned caseload including assisting with writing present levels of performance and new goals for IEPs;
• Collaborating with general education teacher, special education teacher (case manager) and SLP to ensure that students meet the goals outlined in their IEPs;
• Providing individualized classroom strategies to facilitate specific communication skills;
• As aligned to our educational model, helping to collect, manage, and analyze academic data to track school performance and student achievement.
• Participating as an active member of school-based Special Education team;
• Supporting special projects as they relate to Special Education;
• Other duties as assigned