Speech and Language Pathology Assistant
Speech and Language Pathology Assistant
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Maricopa Unified School District #20
Human Resources
44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway
Maricopa Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 main number
520.568.5151 fax number
Position Description: Speech and Language Pathology Assistant Exceptional Student Services
Classification: Related Service Compensation Plan Speech and Language Pathology Assistant Exempt and Benefitted Salary based on experience 9Month Work Calendar
Reports To: Director of Exceptional Student Services Principal & Speech and Language Pathologist
General Statement: An employee in this position administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speechlanguage pathologist in the provision of clinicaleducational services for students with speechlanguage disorders. The work is guided by therapeutic protocols a task by task plan written by the supervising speechlanguage pathologist. The assistant is expected to use individually designed interventions based upon the unique clinicaleducational needs of each student. The assistants work with students is under direct supervision by the speechlanguage pathologist; however the assistant is expected to recognize when changes in a students needs require assistance from the supervising speechlanguage pathologist. Errors in service could cause serious harm to students and potential liability for the supervising speechlanguage pathologist the school system and the assistant. The assistant works under the supervision of a speechlanguage pathologist licensed by the State of Arizona. The assistant requires limited supervision in indirect services.
Essential Functions: (Includes the following but is not limited to this listing)
- Administers screening protocols.
- Transports students to/from testing or therapy area.
- Administers therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speechlanguage pathologist.
- Communicates with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students.
- Obtains case histories and completes observation checklists.
- Manages behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
- Summarizes and records target behaviors during therapy sessions.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
- Tabulates and scores tests.
- Arranges the clinicaleducational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment.
- Manages operates programs and/or monitors equipment and materials.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stoop reach stand walk lift pull push grasp talk hear see and use repetitive motions While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff.
Education and/or Experience: Completion of an Associates Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning community college or equivalent program; or evidence of successful completion of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution. Two years of experience as a speech and language pathology assistant or an equivalent combination of education and experiences (especially in educational setting) is preferred.
Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138
Telephone Number:
Email:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138
Telephone Number:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
