Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (2026-2027 School Year)

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Self-identify as SLPAs to families, students, staff and others either verbally, in writing, or with titles.
• Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPA's responsibilities.
• Assist the SLP with speech and language screenings without clinical supervision.
• Assist the SLP during assessment of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.
• Assist the SLP with bilingual translation during screening and assessment activities exclusive of interpretation.
• Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Provide guidance and treatment via telepractice to students who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model.
• Document student performance by tallying data for the SLP to use or preparing charts, records, or graphs and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
• Provide services under SLP supervision in another language for individuals who do not speak English and English-language learners.
• Afford assistance with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.
• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Afford assistance with departmental operations (scheduling, recordkeeping, etc.).

Additional Duties

• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

• Demonstrate the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machine.
• Always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

• Frequent travel between schools may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Work in school building environments.
• Regular attendance is important.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of language, articulation and hearing disorders.
• Knowledge of child growth and development behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to students identified as special education.
• Proven use of effective collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent personal relationship skills.
• Ability to organize, communicate effectively, make decisions, work independently and as a member of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a calm and efficient manner.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when discretion is required.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Interrelations

• Contact with administrative, certified and classified personnel within the district as well as outside vendors.
• Working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality And Appearance

• Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.

Qualification Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Bachelor's Degree in Certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, or Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certification required.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.