Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Bryant School District
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Department: Special Education

Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Special Education Director
Grade/Level: Classified

Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: 190-day contract; Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 p.m. daily with 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. The daily schedule may be adjusted as required to meet the needs of the District.

POSITION SUMMARY
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders under the direction of a licensed, certified Speech-Language Pathologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Conduct speech-language screenings (without interpretation) following specified screening protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Provide routine maintenance/generalization tasks as prescribed by the supervision speech-language pathologist (the speech-language pathologist shall be solely responsible for performing all tasks associated with the assessment and diagnosis of communication and swallowing disorders, for design of all intervention plans, and for directly implementing such plans through the acquisition stage of intervention).
• Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Perform pure-tone hearing screenings (without interpretation).
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated int eh treatment plan and report that information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Assist the speech-language pathologist during assessment of students, except those judged to be difficult to test.
• Assist with information documentation (tallying notes for the speech-language pathologist to use), prepare materials, and assist with other clerical duties as directed by the speech-language pathologist.
• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to a change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Creative – Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energyto the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Presentation Skills – Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Speech Language Pathology (preferred) or completion of a speech-language pathology assistant training program culminating in an Associate’s Degree from an institution accredited by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Programs must meet the specified curriculum content and fieldwork experience was described by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Must meet continuing education requirements of ten (10) clock hours annually pertaining to the designated duties of the SLP Assistant.

Experience: Previous experience as a speech-language pathologist assistant preferred.

Computer Skills: Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Certifications & Licenses: Licensed by DESE or by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA).

Other Requirements:

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands 
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate C
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp C
Speak O

Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less F
11-20 lbs F
21-50 lbs O
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs O
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs N

Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most work is performed in an indoor office environment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season. The sound level ranges from very quiet to moderate depending on the activities being conducted.

The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.