Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Fall 2027

Great Hearts Academies; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Blossom Rock in Apache Junction, AZ is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for Fall 2027. The SLPA will support the Speech Language Pathologist in delivering services to students at two campuses on one site, serving elementary and secondary grades through direct treatment, screenings, collaboration, data collection and documentation.

This role requires completion of an approved SLPA training program, an active SLP-A license in Arizona, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant.
• Valid Speech Language Pathology Assistant license from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Proficient in the use of technology.
• Commitment to the liberal arts by Great Hearts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings for students needing speech therapy using supervisor protocols.
• Provide direct treatment following the written IEPs and supervise input from SLP.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and parents; attend IEP meetings with SLP input.
• Assist in data collection and documentation without changing treatment plans.
• Attend parent conferences and coordinate with supervising SLP.
• Ensure daily documentation and adhere to safety practices.

Skills

SLP-A certification

Arizona license

Technology proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree

Job description

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Fall 2027

Department: ESS Services

Location: Great Hearts Blossom Rock (10100 South Miners Way Trail,
Apache Junction, AZ 85120)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Salaried

Position Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a charter school
setting. 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 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 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 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
• Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned

Specific 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; write
documents following prescribed formats; and/or present information to others; and analyzesituations to define issues and draw conclusions.Specific knowledge required to satisfactorilyperform the job includes knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulationsand/or laws Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-relatedequipment.Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety ofcircumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipmentusing defined methods.Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/orgroups; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.Inworking with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and createaction plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problemsolving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functionsof the job include communicating with diverse groups; adhering to safety practices; and meetingdeadlines and schedules.

Required/Preferred Education: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant
• Valid Speech Language Pathology Assistant license from the Arizona Department of Health Services
• Proficient in the use of technology.
• Great Hearts employee must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal arts

Physical 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 isrequired, 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.