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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Category: Healthcare Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-382696 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Kent, WA. Top Skills You Should Possess: Completion of Bachelors of Science in communication or equivalent training and one year of experience working with moderate or severely disabled children, preferably in a classroom setting; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work. Valid Washington State driver's license. Public school experience as a SLP What You'll Be Doing: Implements speech/language programs developed by the speech-language pathologist for specified students, as well as other instructional aspects of individualized educational programs designed by certificated staff for designated special education student(s). Instruct students, individually or in small groups, speech/language programs and other subjects Maintains accurate record-keeping for daily sessions; compiles, reviews, and records student assignments and progress; performs consistent follow-through activities with designated special education student(s). Instructs student(s) in self-care activities such as reinforcing communication skills, daily living skills, appropriate social skills, and/or mobility skills as determined collaboratively by the speech-language pathologist and special education teacher. Uses adaptive technology aids/equipment to support communication and academic activities in the classroom and other designated settings within the school and community as appropriate. Adapts and prepares a variety of designated classroom materials and implements programming to meet the needs of special education students. Monitors student progress and behavior; participates in regular conferences with the speech-language pathologist and special education teacher in order to maintain communication with school and program staff and correct implementation of program. Assists students in entering/leaving building, moving between classes, and boarding busses; determines appropriate level of assistance. Assists certificated staff with testing students, recording scores, and maintaining related files. Participate in staff meetings and other assigned meetings; participates in professional development activities, as needed or assigned. Serves as member of the instructional team of the building and district; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned. What You Need to Bring to the Table: Completion of Bachelors of Science in communication or equivalent training and one year of experience working with moderate or severely disabled children, preferably in a classroom setting; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work. Valid Washington State driver's license. Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for working with moderate and severely disabled students participating in special education programs. Knowledge of effective communication and instructional methods for targeted special education students. Knowledge of common communication impairments, autism, and other disabilities and their functional implications in the educational setting. Ability to work independently, and to independently learn operations, procedures, processes, and use of equipment, especially augmentative communication systems and computers. Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters. Ability to keep work organized and carry out duties effectively and efficiently, i