Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (K-5)

Job Description:Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)Location: Archway Roosevelt (555 S. Jackrabbit Tr. Buckeye, AZ 85326)Compensation Type: SalariedCompensation Amount: $41,150-$58,200Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts facultyExceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee costMatching 401K programUniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universitiesPosition Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a charter schoolsetting. SLPA's will be assigned to two schools co-located on one campus. One of the schools is elementary and the other is secondary. The professional roles and activities in a school setting include clinical/educational services, direct treatment, screenings, consultation, collaboration, data collection and documentation.Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct prevention and pre-referral education to teachers and staffComplete screenings for students who may need speech therapy without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising SLPConsult with the teachers, school staff and parents as neededProvide direct treatment, identified by the supervising SLP, by following the written individualized education treatment plansOffer intervention strategies to staff for carry-over of the students' speech and language goals and objectivesComplete required daily documentationAssist the SLP in the collection and tallying of data for assessment purposes without interpretation of dataAttend parent conferences, IEP meetings, with the permission from the supervising SLP, and written documentation from the SLP. NO interpretation of data and/or change in treatment plan can be done without the SLP's inputAn SLPA may NOT write a formal screening, diagnostic, progress or discharge noteAn SLPA may NOT perform ANY task without the approval of the supervising SLPPerform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assignedSpecific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices and experience working with school-aged children. Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals; writedocuments following prescribed formats; and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; adhering to safety practices; and meeting deadlines and schedules.Required/Preferred Education: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institutionRequired/Preferred Skills:Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology AssistantValid Speech Language Pathology Assistant license from the Arizona Department of Health ServicesProficient in the use of technology.Great Hearts employee must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal artsPhysical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Hearts Academies