ASHA Certification, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Record Keeping, Regulations, Reimbursement, Service Delivery, Sign Language, Speech and Language Pathology, Student Services, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Treatment Plan
The South Shore Charter Public School is looking to hire a Long Term Substitute Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) from August 27, 2026 through November 30, 2026.
The SLP-A is responsible for providing speech therapy and other related services to students in either a one-on-one and/or small group setting under the supervision of an ASHA-certified and/or licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. The SLP-A is also expected to participate in collaborative training across disciplines as well as work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Reports to:
Director of Student Services
Status:
Full Time = 100% FTE = 40 hours per week
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is expected to perform and adhere to the following roles and responsibilities:
- Provide direct, specialized treatment as identified by the supervising SLP, by following the written Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Assist the supervising SLP with speech/language and hearing screenings, assessments, examinations, and testing without clinical interpretation of the results
- Implement therapy goals in an individual setting and facilitate activities in a group setting as well as addressing social skills
- Perform data collection duties as directed and record keeping of all services delivered
- Document and record information regarding performance, progress, and discharge of students, report this information to the supervising SLP
- Implement augmentative or alternative communication methods and instruction, including automated devices, computer technology, sign language, PECS, etc.
- Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs'' responsibilities
- Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
- Participate in professional development
- Offer intervention strategies to teachers, parents, and other staff targeting individualized student speech/language goals and objectives
- Communicate regularly and openly with supervisors, therapy team members, and parents/guardians of child
- Maintain accurate and timely submissions of paperwork, including data reports, etc.
- Work collaboratively and communicate with parents/families, other team members, and staff in a manner that emphasizes support for student success
- Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP
- Perform checks and maintenance of equipment
- Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment)
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South Shore Charter Public School