<p>Job Description:</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY:</p> <p>The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant to work at CREC Resource Group supporting programs and districts throughout Connecticut. Candidates will be responsible for executing specific components of a speech and language service delivery program as specified in a treatment plan, under the direction and supervision of a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Duties/Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide select direct services under the direction and monitoring of the supervising SLP. </li><li>Assist in an array of indirect instructional activities as directed by the SLP. </li><li>Work with individuals or small groups as assigned, directed, and supervised by the SLP. </li><li>Follow laws and regulations regarding the rights of children, adults, and families. </li><li>Follow the guidelines for the scope of services as set forth by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). </li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Associate's Degree (AA) in SLPA, or related field, from an accredited institution. </li><li>Eligibility to take the SLPA certification exam (to become ASHA SLPA certified). </li><li>Must participate in and pass crisis management training to ensure preparedness and effective response in emergency situations. </li></ul> <p>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>Standing (continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Walking (continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Sitting (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Reach with hands and arms (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Climbing or balancing (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Ability to work outdoors, as required (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Lifting up to 50 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3) </li><li>Carrying up to 50 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3) </li><li>This position requires the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. </li></ul> <p>DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:</p> <p>The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php</p> <p>JOB ID 13359 @ CREC: External Job Opportunities (Careers)</p>