Substitute SLPA

JOB SPECIFICATION POSITION: Substitute Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) REPORTS TO: Headmaster Location: Great Hearts Roosevelt FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Hourly, Temporary Hourly Rate: $30 Position Summary Assists Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a charter school setting. The SLPA substitute will be assigned to schools within the Great Hearts network to provide missed therapy sessions. The professional roles and activities include clinical/educational services, direct treatment, screenings, consultation, collaboration, data collection and documentation.

Roles & Responsibilities Conduct prevention and pre-referral education to teachers and staff Complete screenings for students who may need speech therapy without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising SLP 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 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 Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths Required Qualifications: Valid Speech Language Pathology Assistant license from the Arizona Department of Health Services Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Proficient in the use of technology.

Preferred Qualifications

AA or BA Degree Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant Job-related experience Special Skills: Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills 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, percent, 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…

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