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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Cartwright School DistrictPhoenix, Arizona, US
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JOB GOAL

Assists Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a school setting. Serves students in a public-school setting. The professional roles and activities in a school setting include clinical / educational services, direct treatment and documentation . QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant
  • License from the Arizona Department of Health Services
  • BA or AA Degree, and or High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct prevention and pre-referral education to teachers and staff
  • Consult with the teachers, school staff and parents as needed
  • Provide direct treatment, identified by the supervising SLP, by following the written individualized education treatment plans
  • Offer intervention strategies to staff for carry-over of the students’ speech and language goals and objectives
  • Complete required daily documentation
  • Assist the SLP in the collection and tallying of data for assessment purposes without interpretation of data
  • When possible, act as a native language interpreter during meetings
  • Attend parent conferences, IEP meetings, with the permission from the supervising SLP, and written documentation from the SLP. Interpretation of data and / or change in treatment plan cannot take place without the SLP’s input.
  • An SLPA may NOT write a formal screening, diagnostic, progress or discharge note
  • An SLPA may NOT perform ANY task without the approval of the supervising SLP
  • Must meet any specific job requirements as indicated by the district
  • Positions in this class typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching,   fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
  • Some positions may require : climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting
  • Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of orce frequently, and / or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If tuse of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

    • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
  • Specific 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; write documents 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.
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