Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools

  • Gwinnett County, GA
  • $39,101 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology required.Experience Qualifications: Clinical experience in services to speech-language impaired students required.Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of child development; ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner; strong organizational skills; ability to be flexible; ability to work as an effective team member; and ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools.Primary Responsibilities: Provide speech-language therapy services and assist with workload duties as assigned by a certified Speech Language Pathologist.1 Provide Speech-Language therapy services on interim basis for Speech Language Pathologist on leave or vacant Speech Language Pathologist positions.
a. Meet with Speech Impaired (SI) student in speech therapy room or student's class, as appropriate.
b. Meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) requirements.2. Communicate with school staff regarding Speech-Language impaired students they are serving.
a. Utilize verbal, e-mail, and written communication to coordinate services of students.3. Communicate with parents regarding student's progress or other parental concerns.
a. Utilize written, verbal, and e-mail correspondence to be certain parents are aware of the student's progress.4. Document student performance and report findings to the supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
a. Maintain all paperwork established on existing students.
b. Document and track services, progress, attendance, and data collection.5. Perform school level duties as assigned by local school principal.
a. Follow school directives.
b. Ensure the continuation of school duties.6. Perform other duties as assigned.Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gwinnett County Public Schools