Speech and Language Pathology Assistant
About The Position
An employee in this position administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speech-language pathologist in the provision of clinical-educational services for students with speech-language disorders. The work is guided by therapeutic protocols, a task by task plan written by the supervising speech-language pathologist. The assistant is expected to use individually designed interventions based upon the unique clinical-educational needs of each student. The assistant’s work with students is under direct supervision by the speech-language pathologist; however, the assistant is expected to recognize when changes in a student’s needs require assistance from the supervising speech-language pathologist. Errors in service could cause serious harm to students and potential liability for the supervising speech-language pathologist, the school system, and the assistant. The assistant works under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist licensed by the State of Arizona. The assistant requires limited supervision in indirect services.
Requirements
- Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning, community college, or equivalent program; or evidence of successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a speech and language pathology assistant or an equivalent combination of education and experiences (especially in educational setting) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administers screening protocols.
- Transports students to/from testing or therapy area.
- Administers therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speech-language pathologist.
- Communicates with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students.
- Obtains case histories and completes observation checklists.
- Manages behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
- Summarizes and records target behaviors during therapy sessions.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
- Tabulates and scores tests.
- Arranges the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment.
- Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
