Speech & Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

TrulyHired; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is hiring an SLPA in Norwich, CT to work under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, supporting students with speech-language disorders and related needs in the classroom.

Under direction, you will implement treatment plans, document progress, assist with AAC instruction, screen and support assessments, and help with materials and scheduling, while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with teachers and staff in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in speech-language pathology or equivalent coursework/experience.
• Understanding of typical childhood language development.
• Aptitude or competency for SLP-A duties under supervision.
• Prior school-based experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Alternatives to qualifications as determined by the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Implement documented treatment/session plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Document student performance and report the information to the supervising SLP.
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Assists with screening of students to determine need for intervention.
• Assists the supervising SLP during assessments of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.
• Assists with providing in-service education to team members, when applicable.
• Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials and scheduling students.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff.
• Confront oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLP-A, and behave in a manner that is consistent with the principles and rules outlined in the ASHA Code of Ethics.
• Self-identifies as an SLP-A to families, students, patients, clients, staff and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
• Attend staff meetings, as required
• Documentation of direct and indirect supervision
• First 90 days a total of 30% supervision weekly (20% direct, 10% indirect).
• After the first 90 days, minimum supervision of at least one hour per week.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate meaningful questions to achieve effective outcomes
• Participates in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Associate's Degree in speech-language pathology / communication disorders

Job description

Job Description

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associate's Degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders, or post-secondary equivalent coursework, equivalent training, and experience.
• Understanding of typical childhood development (including typical language development)
• Demonstrate aptitude or competency in the skills required for an SLP -A
• Prior experience working in a school setting, preferred
• Bilingual, preferred
• Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administrators
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:

Director of Student Services, School Principal, and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) works with students who have been identified as having speech-language disorders, as well as other disabilities that adversely affect the student's educational performance and requires specially designed instruction in order to succeed in the classroom; performs related duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The following duties and responsibilities to occur under the direct supervision of the certified/supervising SLP:
  • Implement documented treatment/session plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
  • Document student performance, and report the information to the supervising SLP
  • Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
  • Assists with screening of students to determine need for intervention (without interpretation)
  • Assists the supervising SLP during assessments of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
  • Assists with providing in-service education to team members, when applicable
  • Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials and scheduling students
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff
• Confront oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLP-A, and behave in a manner that is consistent with the principles and rules outlined in the ASHA Code of Ethics
• Self-identifies as an SLP-A to families, students, patients, clients, staff and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
• Attend staff meetings, as required
• Documentation of direct and indirect supervision
  • First 90 days a total of 30% supervision weekly (20% direct, 10% indirect).
  • After the first 90 days, minimum supervision of at least one hour per week.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate meaningful questions to achieve effective outcomes
• Participates in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be determined by the Norwich Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.