How do they match: Speech-Language Pathologists

  • Public School Speech Clinician
  • Public School Speech Therapist
  • SLP Assistant
  • School SLP Assistant
  • School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
  • Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

  • Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

  • Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
  • Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
  • Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
  • Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
  • Supervise students or assistants.
  • Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.

  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.