Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Special Education – 1025 N Country Club Dr

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

(Part-Time, non-benefited positions are also available, if interested apply now)

OVERVIEW:

To provide therapy assistance to Speech Language Impaired students, as defined 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.

One full time position will require experience working with AAC devices and providing classroom based services. This candidate will determine the appropriate strategies and techniques students need to enable them to use their AAC systems or devices in order to maximize their communication potential in the classroom. Indicate your interest in this position in your resume under the "objective" section.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and willingness to participate in professional growth and training activities
• English language (verbal and written) proficiency
• Documented success working with children preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with special education and other district personnel
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences; or Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program that adheres to The American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) guidelines
• Ability and interest in working with the non-traditional student
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Valid Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the work unit
• Prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to convey information to appropriate parties
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the therapy plan, IEP or protocol and report this information to the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist the Speech Language Assistant (SLP) in the collecting and tallying of data for assessment purposes
• Assist the Speech Language Assistant (SLP) with informal documentation as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• 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.)

SUPERVISION

Speech Language Pathologist

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.