JOB TITLE:    SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT 

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the supervision of a credentialed Speech-Language Specialist, assists in providing speech therapy services to identified students in accordance with Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals; performs a variety of duties in support of student case management services; maintains records and documentation on students and performs related duties as assigned. A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant participates and collaborates as a member of an educational team in developing and providing services for individual students to improve their academic performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:          

?    Assists the speech-language pathologist with speech-language and hearing screenings (without sign language or hearing, screening interpretation).

?  Follows documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

?  Documents patient/client performance (e.g., tallying data for the speech-language pathologist to use; prepares charts, records, and graphs) and reports this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.

?  Assists the speech-language pathologist during assessment of patients/clients.

?  Assists with informal documentation as directed by the speech-language pathologist.

?  Assists with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities as directed by the speech-language pathologist.

?  Performs checks and maintenance of equipment.

?  Supports the supervising speech-language pathologist in research projects, in-service training and public relations programs.

?  Assists with departmental operations (scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment).

?  Collects data for quality improvement

?  Exhibits compliance with regulations, reimbursement requirements, and speech-language pathology assistant’s job responsibilities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

?  Reports to the Speech Therapist for the purpose of reporting student progress.

?  Attends inservice and staff meetings for the purpose of setting up meetings, receiving and sharing community information and improving skills and knowledge.

?  Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS:

?  Education: Associate of Arts degree and a certificate of completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program, or Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders or related area.

?  License: Current Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs and dispensed by the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.

?  Experience: Six months experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is preferred.

     Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Must provide proof of current registration with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and maintain current registration through employment in this classification; possess a valid California Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment and have the use of a personal automobile; effectively communicate in English; drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work; and be able to lift and position students weighing 40 pounds or less in wheelchairs, or other equipment, (two or more staff members will generally lift and position students weighing more than 40 pounds).