How do they match: Speech-Language Pathologists

  • School SLP
  • School SLP Assistant
  • School Speech Language Pathologist
  • School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
  • Public School Speech Clinician
  • Public School Speech Therapist
  • Speech and Hearing Handicapped Teacher
  • Speech and Language Teacher

  • 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.

  • Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
  • Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
  • Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
  • Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
  • Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
  • Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
  • Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
  • 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.

  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
  • Supervise technical medical personnel.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.