Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

District; Skiatook (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Skiatook Public Schools District in Skiatook, Oklahoma seeks an SLPA to assist the SLP in delivering speech and language services to students with disorders and to support pre-language and language development.

Under supervision, the SLPA conducts screenings, prepares therapy materials, assists with assessments, maintains records, and helps implement IEP goals and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in or graduation from an SLPA certificate program, or a Bachelor’s in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders.
• Current SLA registration with the Oklahoma State Department of Education at appointment and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech and language screenings under SLP supervision.
• Provides direct assistance for speech language, voice, fluency, and hearing to students.
• Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for classroom and therapy activities.
• Maintains student records, data, charts, and progress reports.
• Assists in implementing IEPs and documenting student progress.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Screening implementation

Documentation

Classroom materials prep

Education

SLPA certificate program

Bachelor’s in Communication Disorders

Tools

Screening tools

Office equipment

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 4951486

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 28, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to, direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP);
• provides direct assistance for speech language voice fluency hearing to students under the supervision of the SLP;
• follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols; documents student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to the SLP;
• assists the SLP during assessments, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties;
• prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities;
• adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom;
• assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports;
• assists in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional requirements, and creates an orderly and clean learning environment; may implement behavior management programs for students as designed by certified staff, observes and reports significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problems to the SLP.

Note: The Speech and Language Assistant is NOT able to conduct evaluations, interpret data, alter IEP plans, or perform any task without the express knowledge and approval of the supervising SLP.

Education and Experience:

Associate degree in and/or graduation from a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program, OR Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.

Licenses and Certificates:

Current registration as an SLA with the Oklahoma State Department of Education at the time of appointment and must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.

Knowledge of:

• Speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures;
• Normal speech, language, and hearing development;
• Language disorders and rehabilitation;
• Articulation disorders and rehabilitation;
• Acquired disorders and rehabilitation;
• Learning patterns in children;
• Student behavior management techniques and strategies;
• Learning problems of children with special education needs;
• English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and math;
• Routine recordkeeping.

Ability to:

• Assist speech and language therapist with implementation of IEP
• Deal effectively with attitudes and behaviors of students;
• Effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms;
• Manage and use time effectively;
• Demonstrate appropriate conduct;
• Select, prepare, and present materials effectively;
• Maintain student progress documentation;
• Use a variety of screening tools and protocols, manage screenings and documentation;
• Provide effective implementation of therapy objectives;
• Operate instructional and office equipment;
• Ability to do simple math in order to compile reports, and maintain records and status reports;
• Interact successfully with parents, students, supervisor, school staff, and community agency representatives;
• Modify or Differentiate lessons to meet students’ needs and progress with guidance from SLP;
• Consult with Supervisor when students’ progress is not consistent;
• Develop and monitor carry over activities with classroom teacher and home;
• Develop and provide creative, appropriate lessons/materials to ensure progress towards student IEP goals;
• Consult and support Regular Education Teacher with use of pre-teach, re-teach strategies to successful inclusion and IEP goals;
• Work with students individually and in small groups;
• Develop schedules for student services that meets current IEP services.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential duties require, but are not limited to, the following physical abilities:
• Sit at a desk, table, on low chairs, on the floor or on mats, or in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time.
• See, read and distinguish colors, a computer screen, educational materials, books and other printed matter, with or without vision aids.
• Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer, and to perform assigned classroom tasks using both hands.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and outdoors, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
• Move quickly on uneven terrain, play yards, and school grounds.
• Push wheelchairs or pull wagons with students.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate, neat, and timely fashion; to make good judgments and decisions; and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments.

Additional information about SLP Assistant certification can be found on the Oklahoma State Department of Education website: https://sde.ok.gov/sites/default/files/SLPAs_Brief.pdf

Skiatook Public Schools offers competitive pay and benefits including paid holidaysand health benefits. Starting salary will be based on applicant qualifications and/or work history.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the passing a felony criminal background check and approval by the Board of Education.

Please email Wendy Joice, Special Services Director, [e-mail] you have additional questions about this position.

It is the policy of Skiatook Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunitywithout discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.