Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant $16.01 - $18.38 per hour DOE. Traditional school year position. Responsibilities Attend and actively participate in all appropriate Child Study Team (C.S.T.), Section 504, Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (M.E.T.), and Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.) team meetings. Complete all state and federally required paperwork within required timelines. Provide individual and group speech‑language services to students as described in the IEP and 504 plans. Become familiar with the operation of instructional equipment and materials as well as office machines for preparing material. Prepare quarterly, or more frequent if needed, progress reports on each assigned student for the quarterly grade reporting process. Complete all MEDICAUD reports and requirements in a timely manner. Participate in district training as appropriate. Travel between more than one school may be required. Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Coordinator, immediate supervisor or site principal. Minimum Education and/or Experience AA/Bachelor's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or completion of an approved training program as outlined by Arizona Revised Statutes. Current licensure from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. A valid state driver’s license may be required. Preferred Education and/or Experience AA/Bachelor's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or completion of an approved training program as outlined by Arizona Revised Statutes. Current licensure from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. A valid state driver’s license may be required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. Record maintenance and retention policies and procedures. General office policies, procedures, and equipment. Child development and learning. Behavior management. Process for developing and implementing IEPs. Skills Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines. Understanding the progression of language development. Developing and implementing IEPs. Adapting learning environments and curriculum to meet special needs. Preparing clear and concise reports. Maintaining accurate records and technical documents. Interacting professionally with district staff, students, and outside agencies. Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Operating a computer and related software. Capable of performing general clerical duties. Ability to Work with students with communication disorders on a one‑to‑one or small group basis. Work with bilingual students (preferred). Core Competencies Accountability Teamwork Attention to detail Flexibility 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. Benefits Wilson School District has a variety of benefits that you can take advantage of. Some of these benefits include: a no‑cost (employee only) District paid Alliance Value health plan, Delta Dental plan, a prescription drug plan, voluntary vision insurance, no cost employee life insurance and accidental and death policy for $50,000, additional voluntary life insurance policy at a reduced cost, 403(b) and 457(c) tax shelter annuities plan, voluntary short term disability, FLEX spending account for medical expenses and/or dependent care, enrollment into the Arizona State Retirement System. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex Dumas, Human Resources Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least 3 days in advance. Employees must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr