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Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most   successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

  • Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
  • Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
  • High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

 

Works under the direction of the assigned Exceptional Children and Health Services Lead SLP and

Manager. Delivers at a high level of competency speech/language therapy services under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Essential Job Functions

  • Provide professionally appropriate services.
  • Abide by FERPA and HIPAA confidentiality.
  • Promote safe student access and participation with peers.
  • To assist the SLP with clerical duties and with the implementation of IEP, selecting, repairing, and presenting therapy materials effectively.
  • To maintain student progress documentation.
  • To use a variety of screening tools and protocols, as well as managing screenings and documentation.
  • To provide effective direct implementation of therapy objectives to students individually and in small groups.
  • To interact collaboratively with parents, students, supervisors, and school staff.
  • To develop schedules for student services that meet IEP services.
  • To modify and differentiate lessons to meet student needs and progress with guidance from the supervising SLP.
  • To develop and provide appropriate lessons/materials to ensure progress toward student IEP goals.
  • To develop low-tech AAC materials, as well as program augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and provide training and assistance regarding the devices to students, staff, and families.
  • To consult with the supervising SLP regarding student progress or when there are questions regarding alteration of student plan to increase progress.
  • Personnel must contact the principal of the assigned school(s) and the therapist supervisor if sick or absent from work.
  • Personnel must be available for orientation and training.
  • Personnel must be flexible for assignment changes.
  • Personnel will be able to serve multiple schools.
  • Therapists abide by professional ethics as outlined by ASHA.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP/A) must hold or be eligible for a Tennessee Department of Education license.

    (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

     

    Degree Equivalency Formula:

    Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

    Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience. 

    Average salary estimate

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    $40000K
    $60000K

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    DATE POSTED
    March 31, 2025

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