SLP Practicum - Maize

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Primary Purpose

To work under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist

utilizing special training in conducting assessments and working with

children, teachers and parents.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:
High School diploma (or equivalent)

required.
Some college hours (or Bachelors degree) in Communication

Sciences And Disorders Preferred. Meets Minimum Qualifications

established by the Secretary of Aging and Disability Services, which are

less than those required for licensing (KAR Will be supervised

by licensed SLP for a minimum of 10 percent of the assigned day.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent organizational, communication, and

interpersonal skills;ability to instruct students and manage their

behavior; ability to present information one-on-one, small group, and

large group situations to students.

Experience:
Previous work with children recommended. For those seeking

practicum-related experience while serving concurrently in this role,

pre-approval must be obtained from the college/university and the

district.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Speech Language practicum students, with cooperation of their

training institution, may participate in activities normally carried

out by the fully licensed speech-language pathologist with the

condition that all speech-language evaluations, including testing,

must be reviewed and signed by the supervising speech-language

pathologist.

Assist with adapting classroom activities, assignments, and

materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives while

working under the direction of the speech language pathologist(s).

Assist the assigned speech-language pathologist(s) in administering

and scoring individual tests to help determine specific

communication needs of students.

Gather a variety of assessment data for the purposes of evaluation

and record review.

Monitor and assist with the implementation of speech and language

therapy and treatment plans in both general and special education

settings for students ages 3-21; observe and report student

progress; and assists with screening and assessing students to

identify needs for speech and language services.

Assist in the implementation of instructional plans designed by the

IEP team for the purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning

concepts previously presented by the speech language pathologist(s).

Assist in the implementation of effective remediation strategies and

assists in reinforcing therapy and instruction (drills, exercises,

practices, and/or assignments supporting IEP related goals and

objectives) with individual or small groups of students with speech

and language disabilities.

Confer with the speech language pathologist(s) concerning lesson

plans and materials to meet student needs.

Perform a variety of clerical duties and activities in support of

the speech and language pathologist(s), such as preparing, typing,

duplicating, assembling, and filing instructional materials;

scheduling meetings; obtaining educational records; and preparing

forms and paperwork prior to scheduled meetings.

Maintain and update various records, logs, and files related to

students progress and instructional activities.

Maintain an inventory of materials, tests, protocols, and supplies

for the assigned speech-language pathologist(s).

React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with

district, state and federal laws.

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficie t and

effective functioning of the department and district.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

None