Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A)

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A)

Norwich Public Schools

District-Wide - Norwich, Connecticut

This job is also posted in Norwich Public School District

Job Details

Job ID:5208522

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Jun 3, 2025

Starting Date:Aug 25, 2025

Job Description

Speech and Language Pathology-Assistant/SLP-A

Qualifications:

A minimum of an Associate's Degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders, or post-secondary equivalent coursework, equivalent training, and experience.

Understanding of typical childhood development (including typical language development)

Demonstrate aptitude or competency in the skills required for an SLP -A

Prior experience working in a school setting, preferred

Bilingual, preferred

Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administrators

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Director of Student Services, School Principal, and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description: Under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) works with students who have been identified as having speech-language disorders, as well as other disabilities that adversely affect the student's educational performance and requires specially designed instruction in order to succeed in the classroom; performs related duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities to occur under the direct supervision of the certified/supervising SLP:

Implement documented treatment/session plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP

Document student performance, and report the information to the supervising SLP

Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices

Assists with screening of students to determine need for intervention (without interpretation)

Assists the supervising SLP during assessments of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation

Assists with providing in-service education to team members, when applicable

Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials and scheduling students

Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff

Conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLP-A, and behave in a manner that is consistent with the principles and rules outlined in the ASHA Code of Ethics

Self-identifies as an SLP-A to families, students, patients, clients, staff and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.

Attend staff meetings, as required

Documentation of direct and indirect supervision

First 90 days a total of 30% supervision weekly (20% direct, 10% indirect).

After the first 90 days, minimum supervision of at least one hour per week.

Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records

Demonstrates the ability to formulate meaningful questions to achieve effective outcomes

Participates in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the Norwich Board of Education. Please note that salary listed is the current school year salary. The 25/26 school year salary is TBD.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$41,990.90 Per Year