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

SUMMARY: 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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.

Education/Certification:

• 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 curent auto liability insurance at the time of appointment and throughout employment.  Personal transportaton for job-related travel.

Experience:

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

Abilities:

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.