TITLE: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, Classified
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences; or an Associate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program that adheres to The American Speech-Language-HearingAssociation (ASHA) guidelines
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Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services
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English language (verbal and written) proficiency
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Experience working with students grades K-12 preferred
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Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
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Have training and experience in individual and group speech therapy
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Familiarity with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A)
OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide therapy assistance and support to speech-language impaired students, as directed 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.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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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)
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Assist the SLP with informal documentation as directed
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Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the therapy plan, IEP, or protocol and report this information to the SLP
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Participate in IEP/MET meetings when necessary
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Adhere to FERPA and confidentiality laws
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Assist the SLP in collecting and tallying data for assessment purposes
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Prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to convey information to appropriate parties
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Regular and on-time attendance required
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Perform other related duties, as assigned
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on the approved salary schedule.
EVALUATION: The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based on the merits of each situation. The principal criteria will be effectiveness and safety.
Approved by Board: 11/6/2024
