Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Part Time - Specialized Student Services

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position (21 hours per week) involves providing therapy assistance to Speech Language Impaired students under the guidance of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Responsibilities include assisting in student assessments, providing written and verbal input to the SLP for documentation, and implementing therapy plans. One specific role requires experience with AAC devices and classroom-based services, focusing on maximizing students' communication potential. The position is part of Mesa Public Schools, recognized for its employee and workplace awards.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program that adheres to The American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) guidelines or 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 language (verbal and written) proficiency.
Ability and interest in working with the non-traditional student.
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written).
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with special education and other district personnel.
Ability and willingness to participate in professional growth and training activities.
Regular and on-time attendance required.

Nice To Haves

Documented success working with children.
Experience working with AAC devices and providing classroom-based services.
Ability to determine appropriate strategies and techniques students need to enable them to use their AAC systems or devices in order to maximize their communication potential in the classroom.

Responsibilities

Provide direct therapy assistance to students identified by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) following written therapy plans, IEPs or protocols developed by the SLP.
Assist the Speech Language Assistant (SLP) with informal documentation as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the therapy plan, IEP or protocol and report this information to the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
Assist the Speech Language Assistant (SLP) in the collecting and tallying of data for assessment purposes.
Prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to convey information to appropriate parties.
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the work unit.
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.