The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conduct speech-language screenings (without interpretation) following specified screening protocols provided or developed by the supervising SLP.
• Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and technology.
• Works cooperatively with members of the multi-disciplinary team under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). An SLP must document weekly at least 10% of direct supervision of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant for total time of speech language services as assigned to the SLPA. Indirect supervision will be determined by the SLP based on the skill level of the SLPA occurring at a minimum of 10% of total time assigned to the SLPA.
• Prepare and/or develop therapy
• Undertakes continuing professional study in the education of exceptional children in teaching methods related to this field.
• Serves as a model for the district’s mission, vision and
• Recognizes potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of qualified
• Given training, perform pure-tone hearing screenings (without interpretation).
• Assist with clerical duties as directed by the
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Keeps accurate, up-to-date records pertinent to the program for exceptional children.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and The outcomes are communicated to students.
• Report data and therapy notes to the supervising SLP
• Assist the SLP as needed and as permitted in the testing protocol during student
• Supervises pupils at school related functions to include on and off campus activities. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as
• Plans a program of study in collaboration with the certified SLP that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Perform other duties assigned by the SLP keeping within ethical and practice
• Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations.
• Follow the requirements outlined by the supervising SLP for student attendance and therapy service documentation.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Document student responses to therapy activities and tasks related to the established goals objectives, pursuant to the IEP.
• Provide speech-language therapy or interventions to students as directed by the supervising
• Signs or initials treatment notes or signs alongside of a supervising SLP on IEPs. Attends IEP meetings in the presence of the supervising SLP when requested
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, facilities, and confidentiality of records.

Additional Job Functions

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Must engage in applicable continuing education to maintain licensure/registration.
• Supervision by a licensed SLP required
• A licensure and/or registration with the TN Board of Communication Disorders and Science and a valid NPI required prior to rendering and billing for Medicaid-eligible
• A Practitioner/professional school services personnel (PSSP) license required for employment in TN public schools.

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS