Speech Language Pathology Assistant (23/24)

POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathology Assistant

FLSA: Exempt Professional

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director

JOB SUMMARY:

A Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) performs tasks prescribed, directed and supervised by ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists who meet the Arizona state guidelines as a supervisor. They provide essential job functions as specified below.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Possesses the ability to utilize technology to access and use a variety of software programs and/of applications.
• Preferred Minimum of one year of experience and/or training as an SLPA.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and displays ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Must be able to obtain or have Arizona Department of Health Services License as an SLPA.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve program goals.
• Must be able to obtain or have current AZ IVP Fingerprint Card.
• Must have a minimum of an AA/AS degree as an SLPA or BA/BS degree in Communication Sciences/Disorders or Speech Language Pathology
• Must have an high school diploma or equivalent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• School year calendar

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the speech-language pathologist in the collecting and tallying of data for assessment purposes, without interpretation of the data.
• Sign and initial treatment notes for review and co-signature by the supervising speech language pathologist.
• Provide direct treatment assistance, including feeding for nutritional purposes to patients, clients or students except for patients, clients or students with dysphagia, identified by the supervising speech-language pathologist by following written treatment plans, individualized education programs, individual support plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech language pathologist.
• Schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs or other displays of data.
• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Act as a second-language interpreter during assessments.
• Assist with informal documentation during an intervention session by collecting and tallying data as directed by the speech-language pathologist, preparing materials and assisting with other clerical duties as specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Conduct speech and language screenings without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Document patient, client or student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan, individual support plan or individualized education program without interpretation of the findings, and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Participate with the speech-language pathologist in research projects, in-service training and public relations programs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains culturally responsive practices with scholars, parents, and professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.