JOB TITLE

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSE LEARNING

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

CLASSIFIED SALARY (LEVEL 4)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

186 DAYS

EXEMPT STATUS

EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

7296

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL

DATE APPROVED

4/16/2024

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree or any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the area of communications sciences and disorders or speech language pathology from an accredited program in speech-language therapy, and all other requirements as set forth in KRS 334A.033.

Valid speech-language pathology assistant license, or interim assistant license, issued by the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in the practice of speech-language pathology and provides certain specific components of a speech language program under the supervision and direction of an appropriately qualified speech-language pathologist

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. 

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct speech-language and hearing screenings without interpretation following specified screening protocols developed by a speech-language pathologist and audiologist respectively.

Follow documented treatment plans or protocols as prescribed by the supervisor.

Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan.

Provide direct treatment assistance to identified students under the supervision of the supervisor.

Assist with clerical and other related duties, as directed by the supervisor.

Report to the supervisor about the treatment plan based on a student’s performance.

Schedule activities, prepare, charts, records, graphs, or otherwise display data.  This shall not include report generation.

Perform simple checks and maintenance of equipment.

Participate with the supervisor in research projects, in-service training, and public relations programs.

Assist in implementing collaborative activities with other professional.

Assist in administering tests for diagnostic evaluations and progress monitoring.

Perform related duties as assigned by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.

Operate office equipment, as appropriate.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. 

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Principles and techniques of speech-language therapy.

State and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records, due process and service provision.

Local school district policies and procedures.

State laws and regulations governing the practice of speech-language pathology.

Kentucky Eligibility Guidelines for Communication Disabilities. 

Develop student rapport and establish a positive therapeutic atmosphere.

Communicate and work effectively with the families of students with disabilities.

Work collaboratively with other professionals. 

Maintain student records and prepare reports as specified by the District.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Remain current concerning knowledge of therapeutic and special issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.  

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.  

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.  

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.  

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.