Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (ESP)

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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (ESP)Policy # JD103

BOURNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (ESP)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Principal, Director of Special Education and Supervising SLP

Job Goal: To provide direct implementation of speech therapy services to identified students and classroom support to teachers/staff and students.

Supervises: N/A

Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:Provides direct speech-language therapy services to students, according to IEP goals, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established practices and proceduresAssists in the implementation of the student's accommodations, modifications, goals, and objectives as stated on the IEPConsults with teacher(s) and special education teamCollects and reports progress, assessment, and goals data to special education teacher, SLP, and appropriate administratorTakes direction from supervising SLPRespects children's confidentiality in all interactions with staff, parent, and school communityUses specialized strategies and techniquesAttends meetings and workshops to maintain certification standardsOther duties and supports assigned by the principal, teacher(s), special education coordinator, or director of special education.

B. Professional & Ethical Practices:Arrives on the job at required time and stays on the job for prescribed amount of timeTakes direction and implementation from supervising teacher(s) or IEP contact personReads and acknowledges student educational plans relevant to positionMaintains professional relationships with students, staff and administrationParticipates in staff training I professional developmentReports concerns to the teacher(s) and/or administrationAdheres to confidentiality in all interactions with staff, parents, communityDemonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skillsModels & promotes appropriate communication, socialization, and conversation skillsFulfills any additional duty as assigned by administration

C. Instructional Content & Ability to Support Student Instruction:Assists in the implementation of accommodations, modifications, organizational skills in accordance with the IEPFosters Independent learning skills as appropriate for developmental and grade level functioningAssists with functional daily living skills as necessary including but not limited to feeding, communicating, functional adaptive skills, etc.Supports students in developing appropriate behaviors including assisting in the implementation of a behavior intervention planLearns and displays knowledge of subject matter necessary to assist studentsCollects data under the direction of staff

American Speech Language Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Licensure preferred.

Adoption Date: 5/7/2025