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DEPARTMENT:
Special Services
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ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Director of Special Services, Site Administration, Supervising SLP, & Lead Speech Therapist
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FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
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CLASS SUMMARY:
Assists Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a school setting. Serves students in a public school setting. The professional roles and activities in a school setting include clinical/educational services, direct treatment and documentation.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- License from the Arizona Department of Health Services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- AA or BA Degree
- Job-related experience
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct prevention and pre-referral education to teachers and staff
- Consult with the teachers, school staff and parents as needed
- Provide direct treatment, identified by the supervising SLP, by following the written individualized education treatment plans
- Offer intervention strategies to staff for carry-over of the students’ speech and language goals and objectives
- Complete required daily documentation
- Assist the SLP in the collection and tallying of data for assessment purposes without interpretation of data
- When possible, act as a native language interpreter during meetings
- Attend parent conferences, IEP meetings, with the permission from the supervising SLP, and written documentation from the SLP. Interpretation of data and/or change in treatment plan can not take place without the SLP’s input.
- An SLPA may NOT write a formal screening, diagnostic, progress or discharge note
- An SLPA may NOT perform ANY task without the approval of the supervising SLP
- Must meet any specific job requirements as indicated by the District
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
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Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job’s functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services.
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Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and experience working with school-aged children.
Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; adhering to safety practices; and meeting deadlines and schedules.
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Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Operating modern office equipment;
- Providing customer service;
- Maintaining records;
- Filing;
- Typing;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):
- High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
- AA or BA Degree
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Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry):
- Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- License from the Arizona Department of Health Services
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Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Some positions may require: climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
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NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department and school.
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Classification History:
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