Position Title: Certified Speech/Language Therapy Assistant
Qualifications:
1. Graduated from an accredited school providing a program for a certified speech/language therapy assistant.
2. Licensed as a Speech/Language Therapy Assistant in South Dakota.
Reports to: Speech and Language Pathologist and Director of Special Services
Supervises: Children birth to 21 years old
Primary Function: Assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to, direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication.
Performance Responsibilities:
A. Essential Skills: Other duties may be assigned.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of state rules and regulations regarding special education and related services.
2. Demonstrate assessment and observation skills as delegated by the supervising SLT, which may include: record review, interviews, observations, and behavioral checklists as appropriate in relation to the academic environment.
3. Through delegation by the SLT, administer standardized tests, criterion referenced tests and complete clinical observations. Does not interpret data related to student evaluation; rather engages in planning and identification of problem areas and the implementation of therapeutic activity with the OTR.
4. Effectively communicate with colleagues, families, and students.
5. Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
6. Have knowledge of sensory/motor development, knowledge of speech/language therapy treatments equipment, and techniques.
7. Demonstrate effective time management skills.
8. Be able to travel between school buildings.
9. Demonstrate consultation and collaborative skills with team, families, students, and peers.
10. Establish and maintain appropriate record keeping procedures.
B. Other Skills/Duties
1. Serve as a resource to school staff and the placement committee.
2. Assist with referrals to agencies and specialists as needed.
3. Follow state and district guidelines for writing IEPs, IFSPs and 504 plans
4. Follow through on established treatment plan, carrying out therapeutic and purposeful activities as identified by the supervising SLP.
5. Plan lessons and implement therapies appropriate to meet students’ IEP, IFSP, 504 goals and objectives.
6. Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the Director of Special Education, i.e. attend monthly staff meetings, MDT meetings, etc.
Evaluation: The job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as outlined in district policy and/or procedure.
9 Month Position
Career Recognition / Retention Stipend
Classified Staff Years of Service Stipend
5 years of service $250
10 years of service $250
15 years of service $500
20 years of service $500
25 years of service $1,000
30 years of service $1,000
35 years of service $1,250
40 years of service $1,500
Open Until Filled
DISCLAIMER: The preceding description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. These may be changed, added, or deleted at any time with or without notice. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside the scope of their normal responsibilities if needed. The Huron School District reserves the right to revise this description at any time.
The Huron School District will not discriminate in any of its policies and programs on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, or disability, and will not violate any provisions of applicable federal programs, statutes or regulations (e.g., Title IX, Title I, Rehabilitations Act, Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] Section 504). Veterans will receive preferential consideration, as per state law, in our hiring practices.