SY Speech Language Pathology Assistant; ESS

TITLE:
Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education or designee

FLSA:
Non-exempt

GRADE: W

WORK CALENDAR: 195

FTE: 1.0

REVISED DATE: 5/10/2022

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.

• Assists in the assessment of student's communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their speech and language deficits and developing recommendations.
• Attends meetings in the presence of supervising Speech Language Pathology (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 for the purpose of determining student's speech and language deficits.
• 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.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting supervising SLP.
• Prepares materials and follows speech language lessons appropriate for individuals or small group (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.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs other responsibilities as may be assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• AA in a Speech Assistant Program OR BA in Speech and Language.
• License in Speech from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Completion of an approved training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistants.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license at time of appointment, and throughout employment. Proof of current auto liability insurance at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Personal transportation for job-related travel.

• Job related experience within specialized field
• Experience working with school aged children

• Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

The physical demands described here are representatives 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, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms.…