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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.

$48,430 medianTraining or associate

O*NET 31.0 · 31-9099.01

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.
  2. 02Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
  3. 03Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
  4. 04Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
  5. 05Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
  6. 06Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
  7. 07Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
  8. 08Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
  9. 09Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
  10. 10Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
  11. 11Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.

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What the posting will be called

Communication AssistantSpeech Pathologist AssistantSpeech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)Speech AssistantSpeech ParaeducatorSpeech Therapy AssistantSpeech-Language AssistantSpeech-Language Pathologists Assistant (SLPA)Speech-Language Technician

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Knowledge the job leans on

English LanguageEducation and TrainingTherapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsSociology and Anthropology

Skills that carry over from service

Social PerceptivenessService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingCoordinationTime ManagementSystems Evaluation
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