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Starting Pay Range $25.00 - $30.00 - Hourly Depending on experience Job Description: General Summary: The Speech and Language Pathology Assistant will perform services and consultation with teachers at school sites; provide activities designed to develop language skills and articulation skills including speech production, vocalization and social pragmatics in students with speech/language disorders. Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:* • Conduct speech-language screenings using a variety of screening tools and techniques. • Follow documented therapy plans. • Documentation of student progress. • Prepare therapy materials for use in pullout small group setting or in classroom setting • Adapt or modify instructional materials as determined by student need and abilities for teacher-use in the classroom. • Consult with general education teachers to co-plan instructional materials or implement strategies. • Consult with general education teachers to co-plan instructional materials or implement strategies • Track performance data using progress monitoring tools and report progress on IEP goals • Communicate progress to parents, teachers and Speech and Language Pathologist in regular meetings, phone conversations and progress notes. • Participate in IEP process; attend meetings when appropriate and attend parent conferences • Collaborates with members of IEP Team, Special Education Team and School site team. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles • Ability and willingness to implement students’ IEP’s • Effective record keeping and procedures • Speech, language, hearing development, disorders and rehabilitation • Articulation disorders and rehabilitation. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community. • Special education experience. Education and Experience: • AA Degree • Completion of a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant Program • Registration as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California • 1 Year working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred. *The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.