What are the responsibilities and job description for the SLP - Assistant 26/27 SY position at Winslow Unified School Dist 1?
TITLE: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, Classified
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences; or an Associate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program that adheres to The American Speech-Language-HearingAssociation (ASHA) guidelines
- Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services
- English language (verbal and written) proficiency
- Experience working with students grades K-12 preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
- Have training and experience in individual and group speech therapy
- Familiarity with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A)
OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide therapy assistance and support to speech-language impaired students, as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP); to assist in the assessment of students; and to provide written and verbal input to the SLP regarding formal documentation.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct therapy assistance to students identified by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) following written therapy plans, IEPs or protocols developed by the SLP (See Arizona Department of Health Service guidelines for SLPAs)
- Assist the SLP with informal documentation as directed
- Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the therapy plan, IEP, or protocol and report this information to the SLP
- Participate in IEP/MET meetings when necessary
- Adhere to FERPA and confidentiality laws
- Assist the SLP in collecting and tallying data for assessment purposes
- Prepare and process record keeping and materials necessary for documentation to convey information to appropriate parties
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on the approved salary schedule.
EVALUATION: The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based on the merits of each situation. The principal criteria will be effectiveness and safety.
Approved by Board: 11/6/2024