Job Description:

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.

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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 
REPORTS TO: Site Administrator 
LOCATION: Districtwide 
SUPERVISES: NA 
CALENDAR: 10 Month 
JOB CATEGORY: Certified
BEGINNING SALARY: Certified Salary Schedule, As approved by the Governing Board
BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board 
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled