Openings as of 11/13/2024
SKILLS / ABILITIES:
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST OR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA)
Location:
Tucson Campus
Employee Status:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Calendar:
10-Month
Pay Rate:
$28.47-$72.38/hour
Number of openings:
1
Other:
ASL Preferred
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CLASS SUMMARY
The Speech and Language Pathologist works on supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to,direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLP serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.
Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and using screening protocols ; follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols;documents student progress toward meeting established objectives; works on administering assessments, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties;prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities;adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs.
Under the direction and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist,the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to,direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.
Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP); follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols;documents student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to the SLP;assists the SLP during assessments, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties;prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities;adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs.
Position assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports;assists in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
SLPA Certification through Arizona Department of Health Services
Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as position requires by policy or Statute
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
Federal and State regulations, laws and acts that impact Speech Pathology
Instructional activities related to Speech Language Pathology
Delivery of intervention programs for students with communication disabilities
The remediation or development of speech and language skills
Student recordkeeping standards
The use of alternative communication devices and systems
Software programs necessary to compile data and generate reports
DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO:
Document student's progress toward meeting established treatment objectives
Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
Provide assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice and fluency disorders
Safely operate alternative communication devices and systems
BENEFITS
Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State’s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
ASDB’s Early Learning Program serves children across the state, birth to age five, who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH), blind/visually impaired (BVI), and deafblind. We are seeking teachers with expertise in providing data-driven services and supports in DHH, BVI, early childhood, and/or multiple disabilities. Birth to three and preschool teachers work together to support families in the transition from IDEA Part C services (birth to age three) to IDEA Part B services (age three to age five). Our teachers believe in the unique potential of each child and the central role communication plays in the development of the whole child. To that end, teachers have frequent opportunities to network with other professionals and participate in ongoing staff development to ensure they are current on research-based practices in the field.
BIRTH TO THREE POSITIONS
The Early Learning Program offers family-centered, home- and community-based services in urban and rural areas across the state for families with children who are DHH, BVI, and deafblind. Teachers work in cooperation with the Arizona Early Intervention Program in designing and implementing services to families. As part of the early intervention team, teachers
prepare for and conduct home visits;
coordinate and conduct relevant assessments;
work with families in understanding sensory impairment;
provide families and teams with strategies and activities to support child development and IFSP outcomes; and
monitor progress.
PRESCHOOL POSITIONS
The Early Learning Program offers student-centered, site-based preschool services in Phoenix and Tucson for students who are DHH. Teachers work in cooperation with IEP teams in providing students access to the Arizona Early Learning Standards. As part of the preschool team, teachers
use current diagnostic practices to design individualized education plans;
design and implement evidence-based, quality instruction to children individually and in small groups
create language-rich environments to support IEP goals; and
conduct ongoing progress monitoring to inform instruction.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass FBI and State background check.
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in DHH, BVI, early childhood, and/or multiple disabilities.
Certified/certifiable by the AZ Department of Education in hearing impaired or visually impaired.
BIRTH TO THREE POSITIONS:
PRESCHOOL POSITIONS:
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants without a certificate in hearing or vision impairment, but with a degree/certification in mild/moderate disabilities, moderate/severe disabilities, or early childhood special education, may be considered if willing to seek endorsement in hearing or vision impairment.