What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Technician position at Provo City School District?
Requirements
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating specialized equipment used in the treatment
of communication disorders; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and
preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write
technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues
and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include: anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and disorders; principles and practices of
speech and language therapy; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-
related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work
with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also
required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or
purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create
action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem
solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; utilizing
specialized equipment in communication disorders; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules;
working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and
translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading,
guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work
units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's
services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some
lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine
finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and 0% standing. The job is performed under
conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience:
Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Education:
Bachelors degree in job-related area.
Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances
Complete USBE Speech-Language Tech Institute
within one year of hire date
Clearance: Criminal Background
Salary Grade: Lane 8
FLSA Status: Not rated
Description
Speech-Language Tech
Purpose Statement
The job of Speech-Language Tech is done for the purpose/s of providing appropriate intervenstion services
to students eligible to receive articulation, fluency, language, voice, and other communication related
disorder supports under the direction and supervision of a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist.
This job reports to Assistant Director of SPED
Essential Functions
Assists SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings for the purpose of identifying students with
speech-language needs and monitoring progress and needs.
Assists with clerical duties (e.g. scheduling, record keeping, filing, etc.) for the purpose of providing
eligible students with quality services in an efficient and effective manner.
Attends work regularly to fulfill duties specific to the assignment for the purpose of providing quality
educational experiences and continuity for assigned students, parents, and the overall school community.
Collaborates with Speech-Language Pathologist for the purpose of plannig therapy sessions, complete
progress monitoring, establish expectations, establishing IEP goals and objectives, and report students'
progress.
Collect data for the purpose of monitioring student progress toward IEP goals and for compliance with
guidelines and regulations.
Communicate students' progresss information with students' parent or guardian (e.g. assessment
results, proposed IEP goals, therapy progress, etc.) for the purpose of working collaboratively with all
stakeholders to meet students' needs under the diresction of the SLP.
Document students' progress and report to supervisor for the purpose of reporting to supervisor to
managing supports and meeting students' needs.
Establish positive learning environment for all students using postive, proactive management stategiess
to encourage student engagement for the purpose of supporting student growth toward IEP goals.
Follow established ethics standards and professionl practices for the purpose of offering quality support
for student learning in a safe environment.
Follow therapy plans created in collaboration with SLP for the purpose of providing the best services to
need students' needs.
Maintains confidentiality for the purpose of proctecting privacy and personal information as outlined in
HIPPA, FERPA, and IDEA.
Participate professional development for the purpose of improving skills and to better support student
progress.
Participates school SPED team meetings when assigned for the purpose of helping improve
communication and providing high-quality services to SPED students across the school and district.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Provide servcies to students as outlined in the IEP and / or therapy plan prepared and approved by
supervising SLP for the purpose of offering students' support to meet IEP goals.
Provides speech-language therapy services for the purpose of supporting student progress toward IEP
goals related to speech services.
Application Procedure
This position is 29 hrs per week.
Questions please contact Chris Chilcoat chric@provo.edu or Ondy Wagner ondylynw@provo.edu
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating specialized equipment used in the treatment
of communication disorders; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and
preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write
technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues
and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include: anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and disorders; principles and practices of
speech and language therapy; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-
related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work
with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also
required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or
purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create
action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem
solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; utilizing
specialized equipment in communication disorders; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules;
working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and
translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading,
guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work
units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's
services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some
lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine
finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and 0% standing. The job is performed under
conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience:
Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Education:
Bachelors degree in job-related area.
Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances
Complete USBE Speech-Language Tech Institute
within one year of hire date
Clearance: Criminal Background
Salary Grade: Lane 8
FLSA Status: Not rated
Description
Speech-Language Tech
Purpose Statement
The job of Speech-Language Tech is done for the purpose/s of providing appropriate intervenstion services
to students eligible to receive articulation, fluency, language, voice, and other communication related
disorder supports under the direction and supervision of a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist.
This job reports to Assistant Director of SPED
Essential Functions
Assists SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings for the purpose of identifying students with
speech-language needs and monitoring progress and needs.
Assists with clerical duties (e.g. scheduling, record keeping, filing, etc.) for the purpose of providing
eligible students with quality services in an efficient and effective manner.
Attends work regularly to fulfill duties specific to the assignment for the purpose of providing quality
educational experiences and continuity for assigned students, parents, and the overall school community.
Collaborates with Speech-Language Pathologist for the purpose of plannig therapy sessions, complete
progress monitoring, establish expectations, establishing IEP goals and objectives, and report students'
progress.
Collect data for the purpose of monitioring student progress toward IEP goals and for compliance with
guidelines and regulations.
Communicate students' progresss information with students' parent or guardian (e.g. assessment
results, proposed IEP goals, therapy progress, etc.) for the purpose of working collaboratively with all
stakeholders to meet students' needs under the diresction of the SLP.
Document students' progress and report to supervisor for the purpose of reporting to supervisor to
managing supports and meeting students' needs.
Establish positive learning environment for all students using postive, proactive management stategiess
to encourage student engagement for the purpose of supporting student growth toward IEP goals.
Follow established ethics standards and professionl practices for the purpose of offering quality support
for student learning in a safe environment.
Follow therapy plans created in collaboration with SLP for the purpose of providing the best services to
need students' needs.
Maintains confidentiality for the purpose of proctecting privacy and personal information as outlined in
HIPPA, FERPA, and IDEA.
Participate professional development for the purpose of improving skills and to better support student
progress.
Participates school SPED team meetings when assigned for the purpose of helping improve
communication and providing high-quality services to SPED students across the school and district.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Provide servcies to students as outlined in the IEP and / or therapy plan prepared and approved by
supervising SLP for the purpose of offering students' support to meet IEP goals.
Provides speech-language therapy services for the purpose of supporting student progress toward IEP
goals related to speech services.
Application Procedure
This position is 29 hrs per week.
Questions please contact Chris Chilcoat chric@provo.edu or Ondy Wagner ondylynw@provo.edu