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Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant - SLPa (2025-2026 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860

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Norwalk Public Schools 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

WEST ROCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Job Summary

Under supervision of Language, Speech, and Hearing Therapists, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPa) 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. 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

WEST ROCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Job Summary

Under supervision of Language, Speech, and Hearing Therapists, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPa) 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.

Essential Functions

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

Provides direct treatment assistance to students at various school sites Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to therapists Assists the therapists during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties Prepares therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls, communication boards, and/or equipment for use in therapy activities Programs and troubleshoots Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs and reports Observes and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapists Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities; prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items

Knowledge/Skills

Familiarity with speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures Understanding of normal speech, language, and hearing development Knowledge of language, articulation and acquired disorders as well as associated rehabilitation Experience with terminology related to communicative disorders Able to strategize techniques for student behavior management Comfortable with AAC devices and other assistive technology Appropriately use a variety of screening tools and protocols to administer and score screenings Provide effective implementation of therapy objectives Effectively interact and communicate with children and adults from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds Work independently with minimal supervision Maintain and troubleshoot assistive equipment Communicate effectively in oral and written form Operate a computer and IPad using standard software applications React with flexibility and sensitivity to changing situations and needs Organize and prioritize work Effectively carry out written and oral instructions Maintain cooperative work relationships

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in speech-language pathology, or post-secondary equivalent course work and equivalent training and experience prior SLPA experience in educational or clinical settings is preferred

Days: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)

Salary: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement

Bargaining Unit: NFEP

Group: Two

Benefits: Limited Available

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It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

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