Speech/Language Pathology Assistant

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with students, families, colleagues and supervisors;
• Develop and adhere to a daily schedule in alignment with school hours and in accordance with the current contract;
• Meet with the supervising speech pathologist weekly to discuss progress, receive direction, exchange information and for general case consultation as indicated;
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
• Implement IEP services under the direction of the supervising SLP in both the classroom and pull-out settings;
• Modify and differentiate lessons to meet student needs with guidance from the supervising SLP;
• Actively engage in activities with students in developmental play which may include bending, kneeling, lifting and or sitting at a child's level as needed;
• Maintain progress data related to student performance/goals and assist in required progress reporting;
• Ensure all IEP paperwork, including progress reports, is provided to supervising SLP and Team Chair within required timelines;
• Implement behavior management programs for students as designed by certified staff, observe and report significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, etc. to the SLP.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development per AFT contract;
• Comply with relevant MA state laws and regulations as well as district policies; and
• Perform other related tasks or duties as assigned by the building Principal.