Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education3 Weeks Ago
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EDKEY is Hiring a Speech Language Path Assistant 24/25 Near Maricopa, AZ
Job Details DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEWAbout The PositionAdminister direct and indirect intervention and goal support for students to assist a speech-language pathologist in the provision of services for students with speech-language disorders. The work is guided by a task-by-task plan written by the supervising speech-language pathologist. The assistant’s work with students is under direct supervision by the speech-language pathologist; however, the assistant is expected to recognize when changes in a student’s needs require assistance from the supervising speech-language pathologist. Position QualificationsEducation
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology Assistant program from a certified college or university
Experience
one or more years of working with children.
Other Requirements
Must posses or have the ability to posses a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card by the time of hire
Must possess or have the ability to possess a valid Speech Language Pathologist Assistant license by the time of hire
Essential Job Tasks
Assist in assessing student communication skills (articulation, language, fluency, and voice) for the purpose of determining speech and language deficits and developing recommendations.
Meet regularly with Licensed Speech Therapist based on the Arizona Department of Health Services level of performance: entry, intermediate, and advanced and experience.
Attend department and multidisciplinary team meetings with the Speech Language Pathologist to provide and receive information.
Confer with the classroom teacher to provide information, implement plans for services, and/or make recommendations as directed by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
Maintain files and/or records to provide written support and required documentation.
Perform record keeping and basic clerical functions to support the supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
Prepare materials and follow speech-language lessons appropriate for individuals or small groups.
Provide direct instructional services to students under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist to implement the goals for remediation of speech language deficits.
Attend in-service training for continued professional development.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Working ConditionsRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, crouch, bend, walking up and down stairs/ramps, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.