Speech and Language Assistant

4 weeks ago

Huntington Beach, United States Merge Opportunities Full time
Job Summary

Under general supervision of the site administrator or designee and direction of a certificated Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or other certificated staff, assists in providing authorized and appropriate speech and language services for students identified as having special needs in the area of speech and language communication.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:Incumbents in this class are distinguished from Instructional Assistant- Special Education in thatthey have specific education and experience qualifying them to assist Speech and LanguagePathologists (SLP's) working with students having speech and language communication specialneeds. Participates as a member of an educational team in developing and providing services forstudents with communication disorders to improve their speech and language skills. This class alsodiffers from the Speech and Language Aide class in that incumbents may perform authorized speechand language services for a student under the indirect supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES (E denotes an essential function of the job.):Assist Speech and Language Pathologist with prescribed therapy by working with andimplementing services to individuals and small groups of students, utilizing establishedlesson plans and specific Individual Education Plans (IEP) in the area of speech and languagecommunication, including articulation, language, voice and fluency skills; EAssist with the implementation of IEPs and implement behavior management programs forstudents as designed by certificated staff;Observe and report significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problemsto certificated staff; assist in maintaining appropriate behavior in the classroom and betweenclassroom activities; EAssist Speech and Language Pathologist during speech-language screenings and assessmentof students and confer with Speech and Language Pathologist regarding student progress; EAssist in documenting student progress by maintaining student records, tallying data,preparing charts, records, graphs and reports; E

Prepare, adapt and modify learning materials and assist students in the use of alternativecommunication methods and a variety of computerized speech and language augmentativealternate communication devices; EAssist in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials, arrangingfurniture to facilitate instructional requirements, creating an orderly and clean classroomenvironment, etc.; EAttend a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service trainings to maintain currentknowledge of developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology; EMaintain confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families; EAssure the health and safety of students by following all health and safety rules and utilizepositive restraint strategies according to established procedures as necessary; EPrepare various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related itemsby typing, duplicating, collating, stapling, and laminating as needed; EPerform a variety of case management support dutiessuch as sorting, filing, record keeping,establishing and maintaining files, recording attendance, completing forms, etc.; EPerform other duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of:• General methods and techniques of individual and group therapy;• Speech and Language development theories and practices;• Speech and language pathology equipment, materials and procedures;• Language, articulation and hearing disorders in children;• Learning patterns in children;• Student behavior management techniques and strategies;• Learning problems of children with special educational needs;• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;

Speech and Language Assistant• Oral and written communication skills;• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;• Basic record-keeping techniques;• Modern office equipment and procedures including the operation of personal computers andword processing software;• Health and safety procedures and techniques

Ability to:• Assist in providing speech therapy services for identified students according to IndividualEducation Plan (IEP) and Speech Improvement Plan (SIP) goals;• Assist with conducting speech-language screenings and assessment;• Understand and carry out oral and written directions, including intervention plans;• Learn and utilize current speech and language methods and procedures used in aninstructional setting;• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information;• Utilize and maintain specialized augmentative communication systems and devices;• Communicate effectively orally and in written form;• Operate standard office equipment including: copier machines, calculators, and personalcomputers (PCs) utilizing word processing, learning and educational software;• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children;• Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned students and activities;• Understand, be sensitive to and respect the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic,religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities and sexual orientation of students, parents,teachers, administration, and staff;• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships using tact, patience, courtesy andrespect.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:Education:• High school diploma or equivalent;• Passing the Instructional Assistant Competency Examination;• The following qualifications are required to register as a Speech and Language PathologyAssistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board:• A bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders from anaccredited educational institution OR an Associate of Arts or Sciences Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology Assistant from a Board approved SLPA program.• Must have 70 hours of fieldwork experience OR nine months of full-time workexperience performing the duties of an SLPA in a public school setting OR nine monthsof full-time work as an SLPA in another state with the appropriate authorization topractice

Experience:

  • Paid or volunteer experience in working with elementary school age children is desirable.
  • Paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilitiesor communicative disorders is highly desirable

LICENSES REQUIRED:Registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the California Speech-LanguagePathology and Audiology Board.May be required to possess valid and appropriate California Driver License.All of the above licenses, certificates and registrations must be maintained as a condition ofcontinued employment

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