Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) (1-2 days per week-Out of District) SY26-27

Qualifications:

Valid Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant license from the MA Board of Registration of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from a program accredited by ASHA. Experience working with students in a school setting with academic, behavioral and/or emotional challenges, learning or developmental disabilities or autism preferred. Must be able and willing to physically restrain and/or lift students.

Work year: School year (183 days including 3 professional development days)

Reports to:

SSEC Director of Therapy or designee The SLPA works under the supervision of Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) responsible for supervision of therapy services. The supervising SLP retains full legal and ethical responsibility for the students, patients, and clients he or she serves, but may delegate specific tasks to the SLPA.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluation:

Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation

Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation

2. Intervention (under the direction of the SLP):

Implement intervention plans created by an Speech-Language Pathologist and provide direct services for identified students in a one to one or group setting as required by the IEP

Implement intervention techniques for students who are unable to use speech as a primary method of communication and thus require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods such as sign language and speech generating devices

Program and provide instruction in the use of AAC devices

Support the development of student communication/social skills through contextual learning experiences

Support individual students according to IEP goals and objectives

3. Consultation (under the direction of the SLP):

Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding strategies developed and directed by the SLP.

Collaborate with the school based educational team to ensure safe and functional activities to assist in the development of individual student communication skills through-out the school day as directed by the SLP.

4. Professional Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential documentation of speech-language therapy services including those necessary for School-based Medicaid and report to SLP

Caseload assignment is based on SSEC needs, and may change at any time including location of service delivery (which may include, but is not limited to school, community, and/or home settings).

Schedule and prioritize own workload (according to efficiency. driving time, etc.)

Submit and maintain up to date schedule

Employ professional and ethical practice; Follow ASHA Code of Ethics

May require the use of a personal automobile for travel between school sites, home, and clinic visits

Use de-escalation and restraint procedures as prescribed in SSEC or district approved restraint training programs when appropriate with students.

Follow protective restraint procedures at all times when working with students as prescribed in SSEC or district approved restraint training programs.

Uses appropriate physical techniques when lifting and/or moving students as prescribed in SSEC or district approved restraint training programs.

Consistent work attendance which includes; arriving to work on time each day, working the entire day and notifying the program director/coordinator a minimum of 48 hours in advance for a personal day whenever possible.

Follows all policies and procedures as established by the South Shore Educational Collaborative and any district settings.

Participate in all required in-service training

Maintain confidentiality regarding information for all SSEC and district staff, students and their families.

Perform other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the program director/coordinator, executive director, and/or district supervisor.

Mandatory participation in all of the following SSEC or district sponsored trainings to include but not limited to:

Successful completion of SSEC approved restraint trainings full and/or recertification annually as appropriate.

Maintain active CPR/First Aid certification.

Successful completion of all SSEC approved threat assessment training

EOE
SSEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, religion, limited English speaking ability, or housing status.