TITLE: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, Classified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services
• English language (verbal and written) proficiency
• Experience working with students grades K-12 preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Have training and experience in individual and group speech therapy
• 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:

1. 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)
2. Assist the SLP with informal documentation as directed
3. Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the therapy plan, IEP, or protocol and report this information to the SLP
4. Participate in IEP/MET meetings when necessary
5. Adhere to FERPA and confidentiality laws
6. Assist the SLP in collecting and tallying data for assessment purposes
7. Prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to convey information to appropriate parties
8. Regular and on-time attendance required
9. 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