Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Essential Functions

• Administers screening protocols.
• Transports students to/from testing or therapy area.
• Administers therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speech-language pathologist.
• Communicates with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students.
• Obtains case histories and completes observation checklists.
• Manages behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
• Sums up and records target behaviors during therapy sessions.

Skills

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Tabulates and scores tests.
• Arranges the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stoops, reaches, stands, walks, lifts, pulls, pushes, grasps, talks, hears, sees, and uses repetitive motions.
• May frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.

Education and/or Experience

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning, community college, or equivalent program.
• Two years of experience as a speech and language pathology assistant or an equivalent combination of education and experiences (especially in educational setting), preferred.