26/27 SY Speech Language Pathology Assistant (ESS)

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

10d

About The Position

To assist in the assessment of students' speech development level; implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits; and providing information and/or direction as may be required.

Requirements

AA in a Speech Assistant Program OR BA in Speech and Language.
License in Speech from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Completion of an approved training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistants.
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license at time of appointment, and throughout employment.
Proof of curent auto liability insurance at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Personal transportaton for job-related travel.
Job related experience within specialized field
Experience working with school aged children
Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals
Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms
Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance

Responsibilities

Assists in the assessment of student's communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their speech and language deficits and developing recommendations.
Attends meetings in the presence of supervising Speech Language Pathology (SLP) (e.g. departmental, multidisciplinary team, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
Conducts speech and language screenings using district approved screening instruments for the purpose of determining student's speech and language deficits.
Confers with classroom teacher for the purpose of providing requested information, implementing plans for services and/or making recommendations as directed by supervising SLP.
Maintains various files and/or records for the purpose of providing written support and documentation required.
Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting supervising SLP.
Prepares materials and follows speech language lessons appropriate for individuals or small group (e.g. speech therapy, teaching materials, etc.).
Provides direct instructional services to students under the supervision of the SLP for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech language deficits.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Performs other responsibilities as may be assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Other job related duties as assigned.