2026-2027 SY Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

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Job Description

Qualifications: (R) if required or (P) if preferred

• Community College and/or Vocational School Degree (R)
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License (A.R.S. 36-1940.04) (R)
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card (R)
• Experience in working with school age children. (R)
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills (R)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills (R)
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications (R)
• Skill in training and decision making (P)
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English) (P)
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Administrator of Special Programs

Job Goal: To assist in the assessment of students' speech development level; implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits; and providing information and/or direction as may be required.

Essential Functions/Performance Responsibilities:

• Attends meetings in the presence of supervising Speech Language Pathologist SLP (e.g. departmental, multidisciplinary team, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Conducts speech and language screenings using district approved screening instruments.
• Confers with classroom teacher for the purpose of providing requested information, implementing plans for services and/or making recommendations as directed by supervising SLP.
• Maintains various files and/or records for the purpose of providing written support and documentation required.
• Prepares materials and follows speech language lessons appropriate for individuals or small groups (e.g. speech therapy, teaching materials, etc.).
• Provides direct instructional services to students under the supervision of the SLP for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech language deficits.
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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 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 regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms of Employment: Ten months, salary according to the Academic Support Placement Schedule, Level I. Employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

Evaluation: This job's performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on personnel evaluation.