Speech Language Pathologist Aide

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,995 - 35,438; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist Aide to assist Speech Language Pathologists in executing components of their treatment plans. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders.

Key responsibilities include assisting with screenings, documenting performance, and supporting various departmental operations. The position offers a salary of $32,217 for 190 workdays annually.

Qualifications

• Assists SLP with screenings without clinical interpretation.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Documents performance and reports to supervising SLP.

Responsibilities

• Assists the SLP during assessment of students.
• Programs communication devices for students.
• Supports SLP in various departmental operations.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Planning

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders

Job description

Position Title

Speech Language Pathologist Aide

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: $32,217

Work Days: 190

Reports to: Executive Director Program for Exceptional Students

Primary Function

Assists Speech Language Pathologists in executing specific components of a speech and language program as specified in treatment plan developed by the Speech Language Pathologist.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
• Certification/License:
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication, planning, organization

Essential Functions

1. Assists the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
2. Assists the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
3. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
4. Follows documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
5. Documents student, patient, and client performance and reports this information to the supervising SLP.
6. Programs and provides instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
7. Assists with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.
8. Performs checks and maintenance of equipment.
9. Assists with departmental operations.
10. Supports the supervising SLP in research projects, in-service training, public relations programs, and marketing programs.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.