This job description applies to elementary, middle, and high school levels, unless otherwise

identified by a specific assignment in an alternate job description. Additional

responsibilities and qualifications may be added for a specific position by the supervisor.

Primary Function:

• Provide high quality speech-language therapy services under the direction and supervision of a certified SLP
• Assist in working with school-age students who have been identified with speech and language disorders including: articulation, fluency, voice, auditory comprehension, and expressive language.
• Keep current on best practices for SLPA’s
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole

Assignment may require travel between schools

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Self-identify as SLPA to families, students, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
• Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs' responsibilities.
• Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
• Assist the SLP during assessment of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.
• Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Document student performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.
• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, recordkeeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment).

This is a one-year position. This position will be at Ferguson Elementary School and Brixner Junior High School.

178 Days/Year

17.60/Hour

7 Hours/Day