Speech & Language Pathology Assistant

Washington Elementary School District 6 • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

Under general direction, incumbent(s) provides treatment, instructional support, and screenings through the direction of the speech and language pathologists and in accordance to Individual Education Plans (IEPs). In addition, incumbent(s) maintains student progress reports, maintains applicable technological devices, coordinates activities, and provides logs and reports to the pathologists.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• ADHS Speech-Language Patholoy Assistant License.
• Using screening tools and protocol for speech-language;
• Implementing IEP objectives;
• Managing student behavior;
• Utilizing time management;
• Working independently and as a group;
• Preparing records and charts;
• Understanding special methods and procedures to work with special needs children;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with stakeholders;
• Using computer software related programs;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology, Communication, or related field;
• One year of experience working with special needs children;
• Proficency in English and Spanish language;
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification;
• Valid First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment and instructional support in accordance to documental Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and through the direction of the speech and language pathologists. Implements therapy goals and instructional support related to the goals.
• Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings using established models, formulations, and routine activities. Submits screenings and provides input to supervising speech and language pathologists.
• Completes student progress reports by maintaining databases and charts and documenting daily logs and quarterly progress reports. Submits student progress reports to the supervising speech and language pathologists.
• Assists speech and language staff with student assessment activities, including setting up activities and helping student prompting.
• Coordinates activities with the instructional staff to assist implementation of the recommendation from the speech and language pathologists. Prepares materials and sets up activities.
• Attends IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other applicable meetings. Assists the speech and language staff by expressing observations and describing child’s performance.
• Performs checks and maintenance of assistive voice output devices and other applicable technology devices. Assists the speech and language pathologist with the programming of the assistive technology devices and checks programming regularly.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees