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

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

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 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.

Additional Requirements Type of fingerprint clearance: Must be able to pass fingerprint background clearance. Type of fingerprint clearance varies by state: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card / Texas fingerprinting.

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.

Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the Phoenix metro area.

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.

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.