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K-12 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Arizona State University Preparatory Academy - Mesa, AZ
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) at ASU Preparatory Academy works under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide therapy services to eligible students. The role involves collaborating with school professionals to meet student needs, participating in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and acting as a point of contact for guardians. The SLPA is integral to ensuring students achieve peak performance in the classroom through effective therapy and support.
Responsibilities
- Conduct speech and language screening without interpretation using specified protocols.
- Provide direct treatment assistance as identified by the supervising SLP, following written treatment plans and IEPs.
- Document student progress toward established objectives and report this information to the supervising SLP.
- Assist the SLP in collecting and tallying data for assessment purposes without interpreting the data.
- Act as a second-language interpreter during assessments.
- Assist with informal documentation during intervention sessions and prepare materials as directed by the SLP.
- Schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs, or other displays of data.
- Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
- Attend meetings, ASU Prep activities, and trainings.
- Sign and initial treatment notes for review and co-signature by the supervising SLP.
- Represent ASU Prep in a professional manner and maintain open communication with students, parents, community, and staff.
- Protect and maintain the confidentiality of students.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree with a Speech Language Pathology Assistant certificate required.
- Bachelor's Degree in speech pathology, speech-hearing science, speech and language disorders, or equivalent degree preferred.
- Two (2) years or more experience working with children in a therapy setting preferred.
- Arizona SLPA certification required.
- Valid Arizona DPS-Issued IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
Nice-to-haves
- Spanish bilingual abilities, highly preferred but not required.
