Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

JOB TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: Special Services Office


REPORTS TO: Speech Language Pathologist


FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Exempt;


SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

APPROVED ON: 04/11/2017

SUMMARY : The Speech Language Pathology Assistant is a support personnel that performs tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct speech and language screenings without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Provide direct treatment assistance, including feeding for nutritional purposes to patients, clients or students except for patients, clients or students with dysphagia, identified by the supervising speech-language pathologist by following written treatment plans, individualized education programs, individual support plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Document patient, client or student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan, individual support plan or individualized education program without interpretation of the findings, and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Assist the speech-language pathologist in the collecting and tallying of data for assessment purposes, without interpretation of the data.
• Act as a second-language interpreter during assessments.
• Assist with informal documentation during an intervention session by collecting and tallying data as directed by the speech-language pathologist, preparing materials and assisting with other clerical duties as specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs or other displays of data.
• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate with the speech-language pathologist in research projects, in-service training and public relations programs.
• Sign and initial treatment notes for review and co-signature by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of current accepted practices in the field of speech pathology
• Knowledge of data usage, including collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Ability to do perform multiple administrative functions simultaneously
• Ability to do mathematical computations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict with professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :


Education & Experience:

• Arizona Department of Health Services License
• Prior professional experience
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency : Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty pounds.


WORK ENVIRONMENT :


Indoor school environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students, staff, external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.