Early Learning Speech-Language Pathologist Or Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (Slpa)
Early Learning Speech-Language Pathologist Or Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (Slpa)
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SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
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The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) we are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.
ASDB was founded in 1912 the year of Arizonas statehood. ASDB serves over 2000 children who are blind visually impaired deaf hard of hearing or deafblind from birth to grade 12. ASDB operates two schools for the deaf one school for the blind our statewide Early Learning Program which includes birth to three and preschool programs and Itinerant Services for students attending a school with one of our district partners. ASDB is dedicated to empowering diverse young children and students with the educational opportunities necessary to succeed in college career and life.
Early Learning SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHLOGIST
Click the link toApply and Join ASDB Early Learning Programand Please submit an application directly to our agency INFORMATION For more information contact the Recruiter at:
SPEECHLANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST OR SPEECHLANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA)
Location:Tucson Campus
Employee Status:Permanent
Hours Per Week:40
Work Calendar:10Month
Pay Rate:$28.47$72.38/hour
Number of openings:1 Other:ASL Preferred CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CLASS SUMMARY
The Speech and Language Pathologist works on supplementing enhancing and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as but not limited todirect activities with students designed to develop prelanguage and language skills oralmotor control for speech production vocalization and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPserves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.
Conducts speech and language screenings without interpretation and using screening protocols ; follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols;documents student progress toward meeting established objectives; works on administering assessments preparing materials and performing clerical duties;prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities;adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs.
Under the direction and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologistthe Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in supplementing enhancing and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as but not limited todirect activities with students designed to develop prelanguage and language skills oralmotor control for speech production vocalization and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.
Conducts speech and language screenings without interpretation and using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP); follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols;documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to the SLP;assists the SLP during assessments preparing materials and performing clerical duties;prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities;adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs.
Position assists in maintaining student records tallying data preparing charts records graphs and reports;assists in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Speech Pathology
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
SLPA Certification through Arizona Department of Health Services
Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as position requires by policy or Statute
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Policies procedures and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules regulations and operating procedures
Federal and State regulations laws and acts that impact Speech Pathology
Instructional activities related to Speech Language Pathology
Delivery of intervention programs for students with communication disabilities
The remediation or development of speech and language skills
Student recordkeeping standards
The use of alternative communication devices and systems
Software programs necessary to compile data and generate reports
DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO:
Document students progress toward meeting established treatment objectives
Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
Provide assessment and treatment of speech language voice and fluency disorders
Safely operate alternative communication devices and systems
BENEFITS
Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical dental vision shortterm disability supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life nonsmokers accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the States retirement plan and longterm disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee SelfService Wellness Tuition Discount Travel Reduction Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information contact the Recruiter at:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
