Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Company: Del Mar Union School District
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
DEFINITION Under supervision of Language, Speech, and Program
Specialist, completes a variety of tasks such as activities
designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor
control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive
technology devices for communication; works with students who have
identified speech and language disorders as well as other
disabilities; performs related duties as assigned. DIRECTLY
RESPONSIBLE TO Program Specialist and Director of Special Education
SUPERVISION OVER None DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Any one position
may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed
examples include all tasks that may be found in positions within
this classification.) Provides direct treatment assistance to
students at various school sites; follows and implements documented
treatment plans or protocols; documents student progress toward
meeting established objectives and reports the information to
therapists; assists the therapists during assessments by assisting
with documentation and performing clerical duties including
preparing therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls,
communication boards, and/or equipment for use in therapy
activities; programs and troubleshoots Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (AAC) devices; adapts or modifies instructional
materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and
abilities; assists in maintaining student records, tallying data,
preparing charts, records, graphs and reports; observes and reports
significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the
therapists; assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between
activities; prepares various teaching materials such as charts,
pictures, word lists, and other related items. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience Associate of
arts degree in speech-language pathology or communication
disorders, or graduation from a speech-language pathology assistant
program; current registration as a Speech-Language Pathology
Assistant (SLPA) issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology
and Audiology Board; prior SLPA experience in educational or
clinical settings is preferred. Knowledge of: Speech-language
pathology equipment, materials, and procedures; normal speech,
language, and hearing development; language disorders and
rehabilitation; articulation disorders and rehabilitation;
ac-quired disorders and rehabilitation; terminology related to
communicative disorders; learning patterns in children; student
behavior management techniques and strategies; learning
difficulties of children with special education needs; AAC devices
and other assistive technology; English usage, punctuation,
spelling, and grammar; basic math skills; routine office procedures
and recordkeeping; standard software applications including iPad
applications. Skill and Ability to: Deal effectively with attitudes
and behaviors of students; use a variety of screening tools and
protocols; appropriately administer and score screening tools;
provide effective implementation of therapy objectives; interact
and communicate effectively with children and adults from different
cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; work independently with
minimal supervision; maintain and troubleshoot assistive equipment;
communicate effectively in oral and written form; operate a
computer and iPad using standard software applications; react with
flexibility and sensitivity to changing situations and needs;
organize and prioritize work; effectively carry out written and
oral instructions; maintain cooperative work relationships. Other
Characteristics Possession of a valid California driver's license
and willingness to travel locally using own transportation, with
mileage reimbursed, as needed.
Keywords: Del Mar Union School District, San Diego , Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), Healthcare , San Diego, California
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