Speech and Language Pathology Assistant- (Pending Board Approval)
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Job Location:
Maricopa, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 9-Month Work Calendar
SALARY:Appr
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 speech-language pathologist in the provision of clinical-educational services for students with speech-language disorders. The work is guided by therapeutic protocols a task by task plan written by the supervising speech-language pathologist. The assistant is expected to use individually designed interventions based upon the unique clinical-educational needs of each student. The assistants work with students is under direct supervision by the speech-language pathologist; however the assistant is expected to recognize when changes in a students needs require assistance from the supervising speech-language pathologist. Errors in service could cause serious harm to students and potential liability for the supervising speech-language pathologist the school system and the assistant. The assistant works under the supervision of a speech-language 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 speech-language 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 clinical-educational 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 Speech-Language 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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- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Risk Management
- Influencing Skills
- Organizational Skill
- Accounting & Finance
- Strategy Management
- People Management
- Industril Knowledge
- Communication
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Leadership Skill
- Problem Solving Skills
- Regulatory&Governance
