Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

The Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant assists the speech-language pathologist with 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.

The essential job responsibilities for this position of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for Jacksonville School District #117 are listed below.

• Conducts speech and language screenings and uses screening protocols developed by the Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Schedule and provide therapy to students utilizing a variety of intervention service models.
• Provides direct treatment assistance to students at various schools.
• Complete required documentation and data collection necessary for IEP reports, goals and diagnostic evaluations.
• Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols.
• Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to therapists.
• Assists the therapist during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties.
• Prepares 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 patterns/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.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Participate in staff and building meetings as appropriate and as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding work.
• Act as a positive role model for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.