Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

Position:  Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Job Description:  Assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language therapy services for students with communication disorders, including technical assistance with equipment required for accommodating disabilities or required supports.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows established Individual Educational Plans to facilitate students' progress on communication and educational goals under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Collects data for monitoring services, as well as setting up and tracking assigned equipment.
• Maintains files and records including but not limited to progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, and other required documentation.
• Prepares, under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist, materials necessary to provide services.
• Schedules activities as directed.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree from college, 60 credits in related program; or
• A minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or
• An aggregate combination of experience and education in the field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• An SLPA license preferred.

COMMUNICATION and LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand plans for services as written in student treatment and support plan.
• Ability to communicate and record via routine required reports, records and correspondence.
• Able to read and interpret documents including safety requirements, instructions for operating and maintaining equipment, and procedural instructions or manuals.
• Able to understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and follow accordingly.

CALCULATION and MATH SKILLS

• Ability to calculate in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Able to problem solve situations including complex situations with multiple variables

Additional Requirements: The employee may be used as an itinerant and required to move about within or between buildings. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 to 40 pounds of equipment. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to for individuals to perform the required duties and functions.

Reports To:  Supervising SLPA or Director of Special Education

Supervises:  N/A

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits in accordance with the Fall River Educators Association Unit B Contract scale. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Closing Date for Applications:  Until filled