School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

ASU PREP GLOBAL ACADEMY; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ASU Prep is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to support a Speech Language Pathologist in providing therapy to eligible students. The SLPA will collaborate with school staff, participate in IEP meetings, and serve as a contact for guardians while maintaining confidentiality.

The grant-funded position requires SLPA certification and relevant degree(s); bilingual Spanish abilities are highly preferred but not required. Immediate start pending grant funding.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with SLPA certificate required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in speech pathology, speech-hearing science, speech and language disorders, or equivalent degree preferred.
• Two (2) years or more experience working with children in a therapy setting preferred.
• Arizona SLPA certification
• Valid Arizona DPS-Issued IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Spanish bilingual abilities, highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language screening without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising SLP.
• Provide direct treatment assistance, identified by the supervising speech-language pathologist by following written treatment plans, individualized education programs, individual support plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the individualized education program without interpreting the findings and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Assist the speech-language pathologist in collecting and tallying data for assessment purposes, without interpreting the data.
• Act as a second-language interpreter during assessments.
• Assist with informal documentation during an intervention session by collecting and tallying data as directed by the speech-language pathologist, preparing materials and assisting with other clerical duties as specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs or other displays of data.
• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Attend meetings, ASU Prep activities and trainings.
• Sign and initial treatment notes for review and co-signature by the supervising speech-language pathologist
• Represent ASU Prep in a professional manner.
• Maintain open communication with students, parent, community and staff.
• Protect and maintain the confidentiality of students.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Skills

Spanish bilingual abilities

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate’s Degree + SLPA certificate

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in speech pathology or related

Job description

ASU Prep is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to support a Speech Language Pathologist in providing therapy to eligible students. The SLPA will collaborate with school staff, participate in IEP meetings, and serve as a contact for guardians while maintaining confidentiality.

The grant-funded position requires SLPA certification and relevant degree(s); bilingual Spanish abilities are highly preferred but not required. Immediate start pending grant funding.