Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self‑motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

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.

• 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 GED.

• Conduct prevention and pre‑referral education to teachers and staff.
• Consult with 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 force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If use 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.

• 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.

Reports to: Site Administrator
Location: Districtwide
Supervises: NA
Calendar: 10 Month
Job category: Certified
Beginning salary: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Salary Schedule, as approved by the Governing Board
Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board
Deadline for application: Until filled