Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Employment Term: Academic SY

Supervisor: Director of Educational Services

Classification: Certified

* This is a temporary position, that will end at the end of the school year. *

Job Summary

The rewards of being a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) are immeasurable. This position seeks a person who is passionate about supporting students to be successful in both academics and personal/social areas. A successful SLPA in our community is one who works under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist in an effort to help students reach their full potential. You support by providing direct or consultative services to students to help reduce or eliminate disabilities related to speech and/or language in order to derive full benefit from the district's educational programs. You will be impacting a quality education for every student every day!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group speech and language therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals under the direction of a state-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Assist with screenings and evaluations as directed by supervising SLP.
• Implement behavior management techniques as instructed by the SLP.
• Implement documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives and report information back to the SLP.
• Assist the SLP during assessment with tasks including, but not limited to assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials and performing clerical duties.
• Schedules activities, prepares charts and records graphs and data to assist in maintaining an organized environment.
• Performs equipment maintenance checks.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training to increase professional knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Associate's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Arizona standard Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certification.
• Level One IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Core Competencies: Compassion, Initiative, Detail Oriented, Accountability

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

About Us

We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community. Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.

What You'll Love About Us

Our rural community offers a close-knit feel. We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways. We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners. Our University partners offer discounted tuition. Discounted childcare is available for all employees.