{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:29.475Z","occupation":{"soc":"31-9099.01","title":"Speech-Language Pathology Assistants","group":"Healthcare Support","sector":"62","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers speech-language pathology assistants working in school-based, outpatient clinic, and healthcare support settings, delivering supervised therapy, collecting performance data, preparing instructional materials, and supporting SLP-directed assessment and documentation activities.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Treatment plans provided by the supervising speech-language pathologist — implement basic therapy activities under direct supervision in a clinical or school-based setting.","Client progress notes — document observable behaviors and responses toward established treatment objectives using structured templates under clinician guidance.","Speech-language instructional materials — select and prepare from an existing library of resources under direction for scheduled therapy sessions.","Client performance data — collect and record using standardized data sheets during supervised therapy activities in a clinical environment.","Therapy room supplies and materials — maintain, restock, and organize to support daily session readiness under supervisor direction.","Client scheduling and records — perform administrative support tasks such as filing, updating charts, and confirming appointments using office suite software.","Screening protocols — assist the supervising speech-language pathologist in administering language, articulation, and fluency screenings with direct oversight.","Active listening skills — apply during client interactions to follow session instructions and recognize client responses in a structured therapy environment.","Electronic health record software — enter basic session notes and client information accurately under supervision in a healthcare or school setting.","Visual performance displays such as simple charts or graphs — prepare using spreadsheet software to represent client data as directed by the supervising clinician."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Established treatment protocols — implement routinely across a caseload of clients with varied communication disorders with reduced day-to-day oversight in a school or outpatient clinic.","Client progress data — compile and analyze across multiple sessions using analytical or scientific software to identify patterns in performance with minimal guidance.","Speech and language remediation activities — assist in delivering with growing independence, adapting pacing and prompting strategies to individual client needs.","Instructional materials for articulation, fluency, and language goals — select, customize, and prepare to align with each client's active treatment objectives.","Session documentation and progress records — write accurate, professional session notes and update client charts in medical software following established clinic formats.","Charts, graphs, and visual summaries — prepare using spreadsheet and word processing software to communicate client performance trends to supervising clinicians.","Client screening sessions — conduct the procedural components of language, voice, and hearing screenings under general supervision, flagging results for SLP review.","Social perceptiveness and empathy — apply consistently when engaging clients across age groups to monitor engagement, comfort, and behavioral responses during therapy.","Text-to-speech and music or sound editing software — operate to support augmentative communication and auditory processing activities within prescribed treatment plans.","Program quality data — collect and compile systematically across a client group to support the supervising SLP's evaluation of caseload outcomes."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full scope of assigned treatment plans — implement autonomously across a diverse caseload of clients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in school or clinic settings.","Non-routine client responses during therapy — identify, assess, and adapt session strategies within scope of practice, reporting significant changes promptly to the supervising SLP.","Comprehensive client performance documentation — produce detailed progress reports, data summaries, and visual displays that inform SLP decision-making without prompting.","Complex instructional material packages — design and organize, integrating multiple modalities including digital, printed, and technology-assisted tools to maximize therapy effectiveness.","Screening and assessment support — execute all procedural elements of comprehensive client assessments alongside the SLP, contributing skilled data collection and behavioral observations.","Critical thinking and judgment — apply when evaluating whether a client's performance data signals a meaningful trend requiring escalation to the supervising clinician.","Internet browser, medical software, and electronic communication platforms — use fluently to coordinate client services, access updated clinical resources, and correspond professionally.","Active learning strategies — employ to stay current with evolving therapy techniques and evidence-based practices relevant to the speech-language pathology assistant role.","Client and family interactions — conduct with clear oral and written communication skills, explaining session activities and home practice instructions in accessible language.","Caseload records and administrative systems — manage with precision and dependability, ensuring all scheduling, supply inventories, and documentation meet compliance standards."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Evidence-based therapy material libraries and data collection systems — develop and standardize across a program or department to elevate consistency and quality of SLPA-delivered services.","Emerging SLPA practitioners — mentor and train in treatment implementation, documentation standards, and professional conduct within supervised clinical or school environments.","Program quality assessment data — lead the compilation, analysis, and presentation of caseload-wide performance metrics to inform program improvement initiatives.","Collaborative relationships with speech-language pathologists, educators, and administrators — cultivate and sustain to advocate for client-centered service delivery at an organizational level.","Complex screening and data-collection workflows — design and refine to increase efficiency and accuracy across multi-site or high-volume caseload settings.","Technology integration strategies — champion the adoption of medical software, text-to-speech tools, and analytical platforms to modernize service delivery within the SLPA scope.","Professional development curricula for SLPA support staff — contribute to by modeling advanced competencies, leading in-service sessions, and sharing best practices across the team.","Organizational policies and procedures for SLPA services — inform and review in partnership with supervising SLPs and administrators to ensure regulatory compliance and ethical standards.","Systemic barriers to client communication access — identify at the program level and propose actionable solutions to supervision teams, reflecting advanced problem sensitivity and advocacy.","Cross-functional care teams including educators, psychologists, and healthcare providers — engage with professionally and effectively to support holistic client outcomes across service settings."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}