Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant; SLP

Summary

Speech/Language Pathologist assistants are communication specialists who work with both the general education and special education population with language, articulation, fluency and voice delays/disorders.

• Administer screenings for PST or teacher request to identify language, articulation, fluency, and voice delays/disorders according to the student's age.
• Collaborate and provide informal training related to communication delays/disorders to school administrators, classroom teachers, and parents during the pre-referral process.
• Lead IEP meetings for caseload.
• Participate in evaluation meetings and IEP meetings for students served.
• Develop, implement, casemanage, and maintain special education files and paperwork according to IDEA guidelines.
• Keep data on IEP goals to assess progress.
• Implement individualized programs of therapy at school, daycare, or other designated sites.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to meet individual student needs.
• Provide information, support, and carry-over programs to parents, families, and teachers of students with communication delays/disorders.
• Attend and participate in staffings/meetings on Intervention Days.
• Monitor hearing aids and auditory trainers for students with a hearing impairment in their respective buildings.
• Participate in team decisions regarding the selection and development of assistive technology including augmentative and alternative communication systems.

Supervises students

Certification from the State of Missouri

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Nine-month employee on twelve-month contract. Salary to be established by the Board of Education