Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Health Services

Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Health Services

Under the direction of a certificated Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist, assist in providing speech therapy services to special education students in accordance with Individualized Education Program (IEP); maintain records and documentation on students; perform related duties as required.

• Provide speech therapy services as directed by a district certificated Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist in accordance with district policies and procedures. E
• Conduct speech-language screenings using specified protocols developed by a certificated Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist. E
• Assist Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist with student assessment; maintain student confidentiality. E
• Gather data in the educational environment in such areas as oral motor skills, intelligibility, language function and usage. E
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in classroom and therapy activities. E
• Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in classroom. E
• Document student progress; assist with informal documentation. E
• Schedule activities, prepare charts, records, graphs or other performance data; perform related clerical support tasks. E
• Perform checks and maintenance on augmentative communication devices and equipment. E
• Assist Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist in preparation of student information for presentation to parents, staff, etc. E
• Participate and collaborate as a member of an educational team in developing and providing services for individual students to improve their academic performance. E
• Participate in research projects, in-service training, public relations programs and meetings as assigned.
• Travel from school to school.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Human anatomy and physiology related to speech and language function
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Effective record-keeping practices and procedures
• Phonetics
• Normal speech, language and hearing development
• Language disorders and rehabilitation
• Articulation disorders and rehabilitation
• Acquired disorders and procedures
• Hearing disorders and aural rehabilitation
• Clinical methods and procedures

• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with parents, family members, district personnel and Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist
• Write clearly, employing appropriate grammar and usage
• Deal effectively with attitudes and behaviors of students
• Manage and use time effectively
• Act professionally at all times
• Select, prepare and present materials effectively
• Maintain student performance documentation
• Assist Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist
• Manage behavior and treatment program
• Provide effective implementation of treatment objectives
• Perform clerical duties and operate standard office equipment including computer, copier, fax machine
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework resulting in a valid California Speech‑Language Pathology Assistant License; valid California Driver License.

Classroom environment;
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; lifting light objects; sitting at a keyboard to enter data into a computer terminal for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.