Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - SLPA

Minnesota Valley Education District; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Valley Education District is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to provide direct instruction for students qualifying for speech/language services. Under the direction of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), the SLPA will coordinate services, provide therapy, and collaborate with educational staff to enhance student communication.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in communication sciences, have excellent communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively with others.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required or a Bachelor's in communication sciences or disorders.
• Excellent communication skills in high-stress situations.
• Willingness to work with students receiving SLP services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services targeting speech/language goals in student IEPs.
• Develop lesson plans and prepare materials for speech services.
• Conduct articulation screenings and assist with transitioning skills.

Skills

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication

Ability to create and write correspondence

Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff

Ability to maintain regular attendance

Education

Associates degree from a speech-language pathology assistant program

Bachelor's degree in communication sciences or disorders

Job description

MVED Job Posting

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - SLPA

Minnesota Valley Education District (MVED) is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA).

Job Location: St. Peter, MN

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), work is to provide direct instruction for students who qualify for speech/language services under the MN Special Education Speech Criteria; serve as a member of the educational team by consulting and collaborating with the supervising SLP, school staff, Special Education team, and other staff regarding services to students. Responsible for providing direct and indirect/consultative speech/language therapy services in accordance with a student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP); and adapt school and classroom environments, tools, and materials in collaboration with the SLP to improve student communication.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with the supervising SLP to coordinate services, maintain timely documentation of services, update student information, and design therapy materials for intervention.
• Provide direct services targeting speech/language goals and objectives in student IEPs.
• Develop lesson plans, prep materials, and make visuals for speech services provided to students.
• Provide documentation of student services progress reports, annual IEP present levels of performance, and suggestions for skills to target in goals/objectives for review by SLP.
• Provide indirect services to assist with transitioning skills into general education classroom.
• Conduct/assist with articulation screenings, including scheduling student sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from a speech-language pathology assistant program
• OR a Bachelor's degree in the discipline of communication sciences or disorders with additional transcript credit in the area of instruction in assistant-level service delivery practices and completion of at least 100 hours of supervised field work experience as a speech-language pathology assistant student
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication with staff, students, and parents that is maintained during high-stress and crisis situations
• Ability to create and write correspondence, and other communication materials
• Ability and willingness to work with students receiving SLP services
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff; accepting feedback from SLP/Supervisor while continuing to maintain good relationships
• Ability to travel between buildings during the duty day may be required- work may take place in multiple school sites
• Ability to maintain regular attendance; which includes completing an assigned day
• Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices, and materials handling, data functions, and people functions
• Must be physically working in the building/onsite
• Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Certification preferred