Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Fall 2027

Blossom Rock Preparatory Academy; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Blossom Rock is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for Fall 2027 to support the Speech Language Pathologist in a two-campus charter school setting on one campus in Apache Junction, AZ. The SLPA will assist with direct therapy, screenings, data collection, and documentation under supervision.

The role involves collaboration with teachers, staff and parents, attending IEP meetings when authorized, and ensuring compliance with program protocols.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid SLPA license from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Proficient in the use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist SLP in direct treatment and data collection.
• Conduct screenings and refer when needed according to SLP guidance.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents per SLP direction.
• Attend parent conferences and IEP meetings with SLP input.
• Document and tally data for assessment purposes as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Data collection & documentation

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Fall 2027Department: ESS ServicesLocation: Great Hearts Blossom Rock (10100 South Miners Way Trail,Apache Junction, AZ 85120)Reports To: HeadmasterFLSA Status: ExemptCompensation Type: SalariedPosition Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a charter schoolsetting. SLPA's will be assigned to two schools co-located on one campus. One of the schools is elementary and the other is secondary. The professional roles and activities in a school setting include clinical/educational services, direct treatment, screenings, consultation, collaboration, data collection and documentation.Roles and Responsibilities:Conduct prevention and pre-referral education to teachers and staffComplete screenings for students who may need speech therapy without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising SLPConsult with the teachers, school staff and parents as neededProvide direct treatment, identified by the supervising SLP, by following the written individualized education treatment plansOffer intervention strategies to staff for carry-over of the students' speech and language goals and objectivesComplete required daily documentationAssist the SLP in the collection and tallying of data for assessment purposes without interpretation of dataAttend 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 inputAn SLPA may NOT write a formal screening, diagnostic, progress or discharge noteAn SLPA may NOT perform ANY task without the approval of the supervising SLPPerform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assignedSpecific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices and experience working with school-aged children. Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals; writedocuments following prescribed formats; and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; adhering to safety practices; and meeting deadlines and schedules.Required/Preferred Education: Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institutionRequired/Preferred Skills:Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology AssistantValid Speech Language Pathology Assistant license from the Arizona Department of Health ServicesProficient in the use of technology.Great Hearts employee must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal artsPhysical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.