Communication Skills, Communicative Disorders, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Documentation, English Language, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Department, Healthcare, Policy Evaluation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Speech and Language Pathology
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Job Description
TITLE: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, Classified
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in communication Disorders, Speech Pathology or
Speech and Hearing Sciences; or an associate degree in
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program that adheres to The
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) guidelines
- Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license issued by
the Arizona Department of Health Services
- English language (verbal and written) proficiency
- Experience working with students grades K-12 preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
- Have training and experience in individual and group speech therapy
- Familiarity with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(I.D.E.A)
OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide therapy assistance and
support to speech-language impaired students, as directed by the
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP); to assist in the assessment of
students; and to provide written and verbal input to the SLP regarding
formal documentation.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide direct therapy assistance to students identified by the
supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) following written
therapy plans, IEPs or protocols developed by the SLP (See Arizona
Department of Health Service guidelines for SLPAs)
2. Assist the SLP with informal documentation as directed
3. Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as
stated in the therapy plan, IEP, or protocol and report this
information to the SLP
4. Participate in IEP/MET meetings when necessary
5. Adhere to FERPA and confidentiality laws
6. Assist the SLP in collecting and tallying data for assessment
purposes
7. Prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for
documentation to convey information to appropriate parties
8. Regular and on-time attendance required
9. Perform other related duties, as assigned
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be established by the Board.
Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on the
approved salary schedule.
Evaluation: The performance of this position will be evaluated in
accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on the evaluation of
personnel.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable
accommodation(s) will be based on the merits of each situation. The
principal criteria will be effectiveness and safety.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $25Per Hour
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