Description
GENERAL FUNCTION Under the supervision of the principal, the Speech-Language Technician (SLT) will assist and support the speech-language pathologist (SLP), according to state standards, in creating a positive learning environment and developing appropriate educational programs for students with speech-language impairments. Assist with formal/informal assessments or speech, language and hearing screenings but will not interpret the screenings. The incumbent is responsible to follow all policies and guidelines as detailed by District policy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Work under the day-to-day direction of the SLP. Assist with formal/informal assessments or speech, language and hearing screenings but will not interpret the screenings/assessments. • Assist with data collection and documentation and follow therapy plans and Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) developed by the SLP. Complete therapy logs and document student performance. Assist with paper work for compliance and file maintenance. • Assist with clerical duties such as scheduling, record keeping, materials preparation and ordering supplies/materials. Inform assigned schools of daily schedule. • Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. • Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in therapy settings. • Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website and other means to discuss the student's progress. • Integrate technology to support student learning. • May be expected to provide support for individual (Tier 111-LRBI Manual) behavior interventions and/or emergency safety interventions for students based on assigned location which includes: o Physical Guidance-Physically guiding a student through proper motions to complete a task or demonstrate a skill in response to mild resistance that does not pose a risk of danger to self or other, on behalf of the student, while at the same time does not restrict, immobilize or reduce the ability of the student to freely move their torso, arms, legs or head. o Physical Restraint-Implement an emergency safety intervention where the student's behavior poses an immediate danger to themselves or others. This would include a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of an individual to move their arms, legs, body or head. • Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the therapy room and on the school campus. • Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per State and District guidelines in accordance with DP311-Evaluation of Licensed Personnel. • Maintain records and required information in a secure location. Maintain confidentiality of all student information. • May be required to travel to District schools or other locations using own transportation. • Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities required by the • District and State, as well as self-selected professional growth activities. • Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission. Represent the District in a professional, ethical and positive manner. • Attend and participate in faculty/department and PLC meetings as required. • Participate in a reasonable number of faculty committees as requested. • Follow District procurement guidelines with administrative approval. • Create a clean and organized environment that is conducive to student learning. • Is responsible for understanding and adhering to all District policies and complete the annual crucial policy review. • Adhere to contract time. • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal/administrator. This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent assigned to this position.