ESS Speech Language Pathology Assistant SY2627
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Job Location:
Casa Grande, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION: ESS Speech Language Pathology Assistant
LOCATION: District-Wide As Assigned
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Success
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- We are looking for a professional and highly motivated speech-language pathology assistant who can communicate clearly accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of speech-language therapy services in the public-school setting and Medicaid billing. We value individuals who are willing to put in the time energy and effort needed to achieve the best results in their work and we are looking for an individual who will work well with a variety of people.
JOB GOAL:
- Provide comprehensive Speech Language Therapy services under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist with their clinical competency certificate from ASHA in a school setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to be successful:
- Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services
- SLPA certificate/associate or bachelors degree; bachelors degree Preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing).
- Ability to work cooperatively problem solve and effectively carryout therapy under the supervision of an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Skills:
- Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers information skillfully; develops alternative solutions under the direction of a speechlanguage pathologist CCC-SLP; works well in individual and group problem solving situations
- Teamwork-Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyones efforts to succeed.
- Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; respond positively to those who monitor work to ensure quality while being proactive.
- Quantity-Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works at moderate to accelerated pace.
- Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines adheres to OSHA regulations and guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality -Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability-Follows instructions responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsibilities under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathologist; CCC-SLP and in collaboration with the IEP team:
- Responsibilities:
- Assist the speech-language pathologist in providing speech-language therapy to students with speech-language disorders.
- Medicaid billing documentation.
- Progress reporting quarterly.
- Screening of students when needed.
- Program Planning and Implementation of Interventions:
- Contributes to the IEP process and assists the speech-language pathologist ./MS. CCC-SLP in writing goals and objectives related to specially designed instruction and speech-language needs.
- Follows goals set by the speech-language pathologist ./MS. CCC-SLP.
- Implements intervention plans written by the speech-language pathologist ./MS. CCC-SLP directly or in collaboration with others.
- Monitors students progress and suggests modified plans if necessary.
- Communicates and collaborates with other educational team members.
- Caseload may vary from year to year semester to semester.
- Documentation of Services:
- Maintains records required by the school and for MIPS billing.
- Updates at least annually IEP goals and objectives and the students status (under the supervision of the speech-language pathologist ./MS. CCC-SLP
- Maintains the speech-language pathology assistant therapy notes.
- Supports SLP in completing the quarterly progress reports.
- Caseload may be distributed throughout the district depending on needs
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Certified Professional Support calendar plus additional days
- Placement on CertifiedProfessional Support salary schedule dependent upon education and experience.
- Benefits All approved benefits for CertifiedProfessional Support Employees
- Must pass Department of Public Safety Fingerprint clearance check.
- Must be United States citizen or have valid work visa at date of hire with the ability to maintain. All changes in visa status must be reported to Human Resources immediately. Photo identification and work visa (if necessary) will be needed for fingerprint clearance card and I-9 documentation prior to the first day of work.
EVALUATION:
- Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
- Supervised by the school administrator or the appointed supervisor.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
- Proof of Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
- Valid government issued identification or current work visa with expiration date.
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted with applications official transcripts will be due upon job offer*
* Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by an acceptable translator. Additionally each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework by an acceptable agency such as those agencies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied by the above required documentation will not be considered.
Casa Grande High School District #82 prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race color religion sex age disability national origin military status genetic test information sexual orientation or gender identity or expression
Revised 3/2026
Required Experience:
Junior IC
