TITLE:                         Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A)

 

QUALIFICATIONS:             

1.Associate Degree for Speech Language Assistant or

       Bachelors Degree in Communication Disorders

 

2. Eligible for South Dakota SLP-A licensure when it becomes available

 

3. Desire to work with young students with autism spectrum disorders within the school setting

 

 REPORTS TO:      Dir. of Special Services and District Autism Specialist

  

Performance Responsibilities: 

1.  Provide direct therapy or ABA/Discrete trial training following the plan written by  Autism specialist
2. Assist with speech, language, and hearing screenings as needed
3. Assist Autism specialist during student assessments
4. Document student performance and report information to Autism Specialist and  SLP
5. Assist with informal documentation as directed by Autism Specialist
6. Perform clerical duties (scheduling, material preparations, record keeping, equipment maintenance, etc)
7. Support the Autism Specialist with in-service training, public relations programs, and research projects
8. Demonstrate compliance with regulations, reimbursement requirements, district policies, and SLP-A’s job responsibilities.
9. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Terms of Employment:  Wages, benefits, and terms to be established by the Board of Education

 

 

Evaluation:  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the School Board’s policy on evaluation of classified staff.