Asst, Speech Language

Responsibilities

• Screens students for speech, language, or hearing disorders.
• Implements remedial programs or procedures planned by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Records, charts, or graphs data relative to student performance.
• Completes documentation as required for Medicaid billing.
• Maintains student records, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs), work folders, cumulative folders, health records, and parent correspondence.
• Prepares therapy materials.
• Manages student behavior during therapy.
• Adheres to a daily schedule developed with the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Participates in the IEP process.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Performs other educationally related duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and completion of pre-requisite coursework required for state licensure, from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience in education, childcare, or related field preferred.
• Florida Department of Health license for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.