Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Humboldt Unified School District•Prescott Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant is a support personnel that performs tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Knowledge of current accepted practices in the field of speech pathology
Knowledge of data usage, including collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
Ability to do perform multiple administrative functions simultaneously
Ability to do mathematical computations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
Ability to handle confrontation and conflict with professionalism
Arizona Department of Health Services License
Prior professional experience
Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Conduct speech and language screenings without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Provide direct treatment assistance, including feeding for nutritional purposes to patients, clients or students except for patients, clients or students with dysphagia, 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 patient, client or student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan, individual support plan or individualized education program without interpretation of the findings, and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Assist the speech-language pathologist in the collecting and tallying of data for assessment purposes, without interpretation of 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.
Participate with the speech-language pathologist in research projects, in-service training and public relations programs.
Sign and initial treatment notes for review and co-signature by the supervising speech-language pathologist.