Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Mesa Public Schools is hiring a full-time Speech Language Pathology Assistant to provide therapy assistance to students with speech-language impairments, as defined by a supervising Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). The role also assists with student assessments and provides written and verbal input to the SLP for formal documentation. One position requires experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and classroom-based services. The successful candidate will identify strategies and techniques that help students use AAC systems or devices and maximize their communication potential in the classroom. Applicants should indicate interest in this position in the objective section of their resume. The position is 32 hours per week for a 9.25-month class/calendar. Base hourly pay is $28.85. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive an additional 1% of the base hourly rate for each verified year of like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years, and an additional 1% for an associate degree or higher if that degree is not required for the position. Benefits include sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health insurance, and life insurance.

Requirements

Associate degree in a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program that adheres to ASHA guidelines, or a bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Pathology, or Speech and Hearing Sciences.
Valid Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
English verbal and written proficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with special education and other district personnel.
Ability and willingness to participate in professional growth and training activities.
Ability and interest in working with non-traditional students.
Model the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
Demonstrate commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career, and community.

Nice To Haves

Documented success working with children.
Experience working with AAC devices and providing classroom-based services for the position requiring this experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct therapy assistance to students identified by the supervising SLP, following written therapy plans, IEPs, or protocols developed by the SLP and applicable Arizona Department of Health Services guidelines for SLPAs.
Assist the SLP with informal documentation as directed.
Document student progress toward objectives in therapy plans, IEPs, or protocols and report progress to the SLP.
Assist with collecting and tallying data for assessment purposes.
Prepare and process records and materials needed to convey information to appropriate parties.
Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support effective and efficient work-unit operations.
Assist with other duties appropriate to the assignment and Mesa Public Schools.
For the position requiring AAC experience, determine strategies and techniques that help students use their AAC systems or devices to maximize classroom communication.
Collaborate with licensed SLPs, teachers, special educators, and other staff; participate in IEP meetings as appropriate, often in a support capacity.
Complete documentation, prepare materials, and enter data as needed.