Speech therapy assistant Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

QUALIFICATIONS :

Associates degree in an SLPA program, Speech and Language Pathology Associate License from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training.

REPORTS TO :

Principal / Executive Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL :

Diagnoses and treats students eligible and in need of school-based speech, language therapy due to a speech / language impairment that impedes the student's ability to access the general curriculum.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborates with staff to enhance speech and language development in the classroom setting.
• Completes all job duties within required timelines per federal and state law, district policy and procedures.
• Acts as assistant in support of a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Participates in Child Find activities as appropriate.
• Provides professional development for teachers and support staff.
• Provides accommodations in the classroom including visual aids or supports, or augmentative communication systems.
• Provide speech and language therapy for eligible students.
• Participates as an assistant in support of a Speech Language Pathologist in team meetings for the development of students, individualized education programs.
• Completes relevant paperwork within required timelines per federal and state law, district policy and procedures.
• Maintains records and bills Medicaid In Public Schools.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

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