Position Description:
- Reporting to the Director of Speech and Hearing in the Student Support Unit, the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant provides screenings and therapeutic services excluding assessment under the direct supervision of supervising speech-language pathologists for students with special communication needs in assigned schools.
- Director of Speech and Hearing
- Conducts non-interpretive speech-language screenings co-signed by Supervising SLP.
- Performs hearing screenings limited to pass/fail determinations.
- Provides direct treatment as determined by the Supervising SLP and as stipulated to R.S.37:
- Follows treatment plans or protocol with documented approval of the Supervising SLP.
- Documents patient/student progress and reports this information to the Supervising SLP.
- Schedules activities, prepares charts, records, graphs, etc.
- Inspects and maintains equipment.
- Participates in IEP conferences, parent conferences, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team conferences.
- Performs other duties excluding assessment as assigned by the Director of Speech and Hearing or the Executive Director of Health and Related Services.
- Bachelor's Degree in educational program for speech-language pathology.
- Licensed in the State of Louisiana as a Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant required.
- Appropriate certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant as described in Bulletin 746 of the Louisiana Department of Education required.
- Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from the supervisor.
- Ability to manage, direct, and supervise students.
- Must be able to work compatibly with students, school personnel, parents, and professionals.
- Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvements.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
- Must have the ability to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, professionals and parents.
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as well as school system regulations regarding special education.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in Google Suite.
- Strong written and Oral communication skills in multiple settings.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
- Familiarity with assistive technology.
- Varied experience with children who exhibit communication disorders.
- Bilingual.
- Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, and lifting are generally required throughout the day.
- Mobility skills are necessary to access assigned school(s) and various areas within assigned school(s), Area Speech and Hearing Office, and meeting sites.
- Ability to provide own transportation to school(s), Speech and Hearing Office, and meeting sites.
- JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
- JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.