Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Full Job Description: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Grade: Teacher’s Salary Schedule + 5% Special Education Supplement

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant provides direct support to licensed Speech-Language Pathologists in the screening, treatment, and documentation of speech and language disorders. The position works under the supervision of a licensed Speech-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 and records 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 SLPA externship

Licenses and Certifications:
● Possess and maintain an Oklahoma Teacher Certification in Speech-Language Pathologist 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.