Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Joplin R 8 School District – District Wide, Joplin, Missouri (open in Google Maps)

Job : 5267575

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Term: Full time/9 months

Classification: Classified/Exempt

Location: District Wide

Qualifications:

• Meet the requirements set forth by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines; active licensed through the Missouri Board of Healing Arts.
• Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Continued ongoing education is expected to maintain updated knowledge and skills.

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Code: --3-000

Job Number: 1439

The job of the Speech/Language Pathology Assistant is to plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. The individual in this position provides therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with the student’s ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.

• Works and collaborates with the supervising SLP to meet the needs of students.
• Responds to requests for consultations on students or consults on specific program needs.
• Acts as a resource to school personnel and Student Assistance Teams as they develop and provide appropriate supports and services for students.
• Collaborates with team members to identify and find resources to meet the health needs of students and families.
• Program Operation
  • Assesses students with speech or language disorders and determines eligibility for services.
  • Plans and provides appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in the Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  • Collects goal data and provides input and collaboration with the SLP, special education teacher, and general education teachers.
  • Communicates with and involves parents in the remedial process when appropriate.
  • Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Complies with policies established by federal and state law.
• Creates a positive school climate
  • Exhibits a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
  • Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
  • Complies with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
  • Effectively communicates with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
• School improvement
  • Assesses and responds to needs related to job responsibilities.
  • Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and implements changes based on the findings.
  • Assists in the selection of materials, equipment, and other instructional material.
• Student management
  • Creates an environment conducive to learning appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
  • Establishes control and administers discipline according to board policies and administrative regulations.
• Professional growth and development
  • Develops needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
  • Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• School or community relations
  • Articulates the district’s mission and goals in the area of…