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Maize Unified School District 266
Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at MES (5285)
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Title Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at MES
Posting ID 5285
Description Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Purpose Statement
A speech-language pathology assistant/paraeducator works under the direction and supervision
of a licensed speech-language pathologist and has special training in conducting assessments
and working with children, teachers, and parents. A speech-language pathology
assistant/paraeducator must be supervised, by a licensed speech-language pathologist, a
minimum of 10 percent of the time they are working with students. Speech-language pathology
assistants/paraeducators who are speech-language pathology practicum students, placed in the
district with cooperation of their training institution, may participate in those activities normally
carried out by the fully licensed speech-language pathologist with the condition that all speech-
language evaluations, including testing, must be reviewed and signed by the supervising
speech-language pathologist. The supervising speech-language pathologist, as a member of the
Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team, must maintain responsibility for special education
decisions.
Essential Functions
1. Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the speech
language pathologist(s) to support and reinforce instructional objectives.
2. Assists the assigned speech-language pathologist(s) in administering and scoring
individual tests to help determine specific communication needs of students.
3. Gathers a variety of assessment data for the purposes of evaluation and record review.
4. Monitors and assists with the implementation of speech and language therapy and
treatment plans in both general and special education settings for students ages 3-21;
observes and reports student progress; and assists with screening and assessing
students to identify needs for speech and language services.
5. Assists in the implementation of instructional plans designed by the IEP team for the
purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning concepts previously presented by the
speech language pathologist(s).
6. Assists in the implementation of effective remediation strategies and assists in reinforcing
therapy and instruction (drills, exercises, practices, and/or assignments supporting IEP
related goals and objectives) with individual or small groups of students with speech and
language disabilities.
7. Confers with the speech language pathologist(s) concerning lesson plans and materials to
meet student needs.
1. Performs a variety of clerical duties and activities in support of the speech and language
pathologist(s), such as preparing, typing, duplicating, assembling, and filing instructional
materials; scheduling meetings; obtaining educational records; and preparing forms and
paperwork prior to scheduled meetings.
2. Maintains and updates various records, logs, and files related to students progress and
instructional activities.
3. Maintains an inventory of materials, tests, protocols, and supplies for the assigned
speech-language pathologist(s).
4. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
5. Adheres to all district health and safety policies.
6. Adheres to district, state, and federal confidentiality policies.
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Familiar with technology and software applications.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desire to continue formal education and career improvement in the field of speech and language
pathology.
Education, Certification
High School diploma or equivalent.
Meets minimum qualifications established by the Secretary of Aging and Disability Services,
which are less than those required for licensing (KAR 28-61-8).
Some college hours are preferred, preferably in communication sciences and disorders.
Experience
Previous work with children recommended.
Those seeking practicum-related experience while serving concurrently in this role, pre-approval
must be obtained from the college/university