Speech-Language Pathologist & Assistant

Speech-Language Pathologist

Applies principles, methods and procedures for analysis of speech and language comprehension and production to determine communicative competencies
Provides intervention strategies and services related to speech and language development, as well as disorders of language, voice, articulation and fluency that adversely affect an individual’s educational performance
Collaborates with professionals and families to observe, plan, implement, monitor and facilitate generalization of communication skills
Serves as an advocate for all children and youth

Master’s degree in speech pathology or communications disorders from a recognized training institution or be qualified by a Statement of Professional Recognition
Appropriate license/certification from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Full-time working 192 days a year: starting salary of $56,975
Full-time with doctorate-level training working 192 days a year: as much as $99,449

Provides certain language, voice, articulation and fluency activities to children and youth as assigned by the supervising speech-language pathologist
Follows and delivers treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist
Prepares data displays (e.g., charts, records, graphs, etc.)
Serves as an advocate for all children and youth

High school degree or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in speech pathology, communications disorders or education from a recognized training institution or enrollment in a speech-language pathology program preferred