Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Tulsa Schools

Full Job Description:Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Grade:Teachers Salary Schedule +5% Special Education Supplement

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Position Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant provides direct support tolicensed Speech-Language Pathologists in the screening, treatment, and documentation ofspeech and language disorders. The position works under the supervision of a licensedSpeech-Language Pathologist and assists in delivering speech therapy services to students
with speech, language, and communication disorders.The position implements therapy plans, delivers individualized interventions, collects andrecords student performance data, and supports the goals of the therapy team across assigned
school sites.

Key Functions:
Therapy delivery under the direction of a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
IEP goal implementation and progress monitoring
Student performance data collection and documentation
Family and staff support on therapy goals and home practice
Therapy materials and environment management
Professional development and compliance with supervision requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CDIS)

Experience:
Previous experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant or an SLPAexternship

Licenses and Certifications:
Possess and maintain an Oklahoma Teacher Certification in Speech-LanguagePathologist Assistant required
Possess and maintain an ASHA certificate and OBESPA licensure required
Valid Oklahoma driver's license required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of speech and language development, disorders, and therapy techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with documentation and progress tracking
Patience, empathy, and the ability to work with diverse cultural populations
Awareness of laws and policies regarding special education
Organizational and time-management skills
Assistive technology experience preferred
Bilingual preferred

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.