Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Position Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) provides comprehensive speech and language services to students at Oak Hill School under the supervision of speech-language pathologist (SLP).

Job Objective/Purpose

Provide direct treatment assistance to students under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Following and implementing documented treatment plans and protocols developed by supervising SLP
* Implements speech activities and language activities in accordance with IEP goals and as directed by SLP for the purpose of providing appropriate care to students

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, Continued

and/or supporting the student's IEP plan

* Documenting progress toward meeting goals and reporting the information to supervising SLP
* Prepares and maintains written materials under the direction of the SLP (e.g. attendance, activity logs, progress reports, student data, future speech goals for students, etc.)
* Ensure that appropriate speech and language materials and programs are purchased to implement all speech and language goals and objectives
* Create case notes added to student chart upon completion of sessions and complete Student Service Logs on a weekly basis
* As needed meet with supervising SLP
* Work with students who have behavior challenges and run Behavior Intervention Plan with fidelity
* Conducting speech-language screening, without interpretation, using screening protocols developed by supervising SLP
* Assisting SLP during assessments including, but not limited to, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties for a supervising SLP
* Other duties as assigned by SLP

Qualifications

* California Special and Language Assistant licensure, certification or equivalent
* Strongly prefer experience working with students on the autism spectrum and the ability to work with minimal supervision and structure sessions appropriately
* Familiarity with development relationship-based interventions
* Effective written and oral communication skills, including giving and receiving feedback from school partners
* Patience and perseverance partnered with a creative therapeutic approach, open to learning new strategies
* Flexibility and ability to multi-task successfully
* Must demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a team daily
* Proficiency on computer with software applications and demonstrated knowledge of assisted communication/visual systems
* Comprehensive knowledge of Social Cognitive Programmatic facilitation
* Working knowledge of sensory processing/regulation issues/strategies

Skills Desired

Knowledge/Job Specific Competencies

* Utilization of Google Suite

Skills Desired, Continued

Knowledge/Job Specific Competencies, Continued

* Ability to work collaboratively in a relationship-centered environment
* Ability to multitask
* Skill providing and receiving support and feedback

Personal Qualities

* High level of integrity and honesty
* Articulate and clear communicator
* Team player
* Adaptable and flexible
* Professional and diplomatic
* Excellent judgment
* Initiative
* Patient

Physical Requirements

Working and engaging/playing with students at Oak Hill School require a considerable amount of strength and physical movement. Employees must be able to perform the following movement functions as needed:

Regularly

* Sitting - Resting position in which the body weight is supported primarily by the buttoks in contact with teh ground or a horizontal object such as a chair seat.
* Exert - up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects or equipment and to work/play with students.
* Motor Skills - Picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers as in handling, typing or writing.

Frequently

* Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
* Walking/Running - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances for community outings or moving from one classroom/office to another. Running is required for potential emergency situations.
* Reaching - extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
* Exert - up to 40 lbs. of force to move objects or equipment and to work/play with students.
* Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s)

Occasionally

* Lifting - Up to 25 lbs. raising objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

Occasionally, Continued

* Exert - Up to 80 lbs. Of