Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Fall 2027

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Fall 2027

Department: ESS Services

Location: Great Hearts Blossom Rock (10100 South Miners Way Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Salaried

Position Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a charter school setting. SLPA's will be assigned to two schools co-located on one campus. One of the schools is elementary and the other is secondary. The professional roles and activities in a school setting include clinical/educational services, direct treatment, screenings, consultation, collaboration, data collection and documentation.

Roles and 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

• Attend parent conferences, IEP meetings, with the permission from the supervising SLP, and written documentation from the SLP. NO interpretation of data and/or change in treatment plan can be done without the SLP's input

• 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

• 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 required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; adhering to safety practices; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

• Required/Preferred

Education

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant

• Valid Speech Language Pathology Assistant license from the Arizona Department of Health Services

• Proficient in the use of technology.

• Great Hearts employee must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal arts

• Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

• US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

• Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.