Speech Language Pathology - Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department is seeking a passionate Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support children's communication development. The SLPA will work under licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, conducting screenings, implementing therapy plans, and assisting in classroom activities to enhance students' language skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of speech and language pathology equipment and procedures.
• Understanding of typical speech, language, and hearing development.
• Ability to work with students in individual and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language and hearing screenings.
• Implement treatment programs designed by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists.
• Document student progress and assist with assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Student behavior management

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support the speech and language development of children with hearing loss. The SLPA will work under the supervision of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists to implement therapy plans, assist with assessments, and support classroom integration, contributing to each child’s communication success.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Conduct speech and language and hearing screenings using protocols developed by the supervising Speech- Language Pathologist (SLP);
• Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to the SLP;
• Assist the SLP during assessments, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties;
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities;
• Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
• Assist in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports;
• Assist in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional requirements, and creates an orderly and clean learning environment;
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training provided to increase professional knowledge, as applicable.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the success of all students and Child’s Voice mission, vision, and values.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures.
• Typical 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.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members
• 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.
• Operate instructional and office equipment and software.
• 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.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.