Administrative Skills, Assistive Technology, Documentation, Motor Control Systems, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Control, Record Keeping, Speech and Language Pathology, Training/Teaching Materials, Treatment Plan
DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of a credentialed Speech Language Pathologist, completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with students who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities; performs related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Conduct speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and use screening protocols developed by the Speech Language Pathologist
- Provide direct treatment assistance to students
- Follow and implement documented treatment plans or protocols
- Document student progress toward meeting established objectives and report information to therapist
- Assist the therapist during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties
- Prepare therapy material and/or equipment for use in therapy activities
- Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities
- Assist in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports. Observe and report significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapist
- Assist in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities
- Prepare various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items
- Other duties as assigned
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Equivalent
- License to Practice in Indiana
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Indiana Dept Of Education