Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Education & Certification Requirements

•  Individuals must complete a two-year IDFPR-approved program in speech-language pathology assisting in order to qualify for a speech-language assistant license. In addition, speech-language pathology assistant candidates must successfully pass the licensure test and pay the application fee. 
• A speech-language pathology assistant license is required in order to work in any setting in the state of Illinois. 
• Speech-language pathology assistants must complete 10 hours of continuing education every two years (renewal cycle).

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts to practical solutions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on District and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform all duties with the awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Able to regularly sit and occasionally walk and stand. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Able to hear conversations in a quiet and/or noisy environment, and will continually need the ability to differentiate between bells, buzzers, etc.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Participates in teacher and parent conferences, including multidisciplinary conferences, IEP meetings, and annual reviews.
• Implements IEP’s for all students eligible for special education and related services in the area of speech and language impairment.
• Provides in service programs to parents, teachers, students, administrators, and other professionals.
• Completes required documents and reports.
• Participates on child study and teacher assistance teams.
• Facilitates curriculum and instructional modifications.
• Participates in continuing professional education.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.