Speech-Language Pathology Assistant at Tahlequah Public Schools

JOB TITLE: Speech-Language Pathology AssistantJOB DESCRIPTION NARRATIVE:Assist speech-language pathologists in the treatment of speech language voice and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.QUALIFICATIONS:Education:-LanguagePathologyAssistantcertificationprogramisalsonecessary.Experience:Previousexperienceinaspeech-languagetherapysettingisoftenpreferredalongwithfamiliaritywithspeechtherapytoolsandsoftware.Skills:.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:AssistinTherapyImplementation:SLPAshelplicensedSpeech-LanguagePathologists(SLPs).Documentation:Maintainaccuraterecordsofclientperformanceandprogressduringtherapysessionsensuringthatalldocumentationisorganizedandup-to-date.PreparationofMaterials:Preparetherapymaterialsandequipmentforsessionsensuringthatallnecessarytoolsareavailableforeffectivetreatment.ClientInteraction:Providefeedbacktoclientsandtheirfamiliesregardingprogressandstrategiestoimprovecommunicationskills.Collaboration:Workcollaborativelywitheducationalprofessionalstosupportclientneedsandtreatmentgoals. WORK SCHEDULEWORK SCHEDULEDays: 175 -7 1/2 hrs/day5 professional daysHours: a. Sit 2 hrs b. Stand 3 hrs c. Walk 2.5 hrs SALARY/BENEFITSSALARY/BENEFITSWages: per negotiated agreementFringes: per negotiated agreementVacation: N/APHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: For the following requirements in terms of an 8 hour workdayOccasional 1-33% Frequent 34-66% Continuous 67-100%.MOTION:NOT AT ALLOCCASIONALFREQUENTCONTINUOUSa. Bend/Stoop Xb. Squat/Crawl Xc. Climb/Height Xd. Reach above Xe. Crouch/Kneel Xf. Push/Pull XLIFT:NOT AT ALLOCCASIONALFREQUENTCONTINUOUSa. Up to 10 lbs. Xb. 11-24 lbs. Xc. 25-34 lbs. Xd. 35-50 lbs. Xe. 51-74 lbs. Xf. 75-100 lbs. Xg. Over 100 lbs. XREPETITIVE MOVEMENT:FEET: Job requires employee use feet for repetitive movements i.e. operate controls Left No Right No Both NoHANDS: Job requires employee use hands for repetitive actionSimple Grasping YesFirm Grasping YesFull Hand YesApproved by Board of Education on . Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1