School-Based Speech Language Assistant — Direct Impact

Great Hearts Online; Chandler, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental,

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Matching 401K program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Archway Lincoln in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to support the SLP in delivering speech and language services to students across two schools on one campus (elementary and secondary).

The SLPA will perform screenings, assist with direct treatment under supervision, collect data, and participate in IEP meetings and parent conferences, while following individualized education plans.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required, and preferred Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant.
• Valid SLPA license from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Experience in school settings preferred (1+ years).

Responsibilities

• Conduct prevention and pre-referral education to teachers and staff.
• Complete screenings for students who may need speech therapy without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising SLP.
• 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.
• Attend parent conferences, IEP meetings, with the permission from the supervising SLP, and written documentation from the SLP.
• NO interpretation of data and/or change in treatment plan can be done 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Great Hearts Archway Lincoln in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to support the SLP in delivering speech and language services to students across two schools on one campus (elementary and secondary).

The SLPA will perform screenings, assist with direct treatment under supervision, collect data, and participate in IEP meetings and parent conferences, while following individualized education plans.