Speech-Language Pathology Assistant presso Bryant Public Schools

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Conduct speech-language screenings (without interpretation) following specified screening protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

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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).  

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Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

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Perform pure-tone hearing screenings (without interpretation).  

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Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated int eh treatment plan and report that information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.  

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Assist the speech-language pathologist during assessment of students, except those judged to be difficult to test.  

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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.  

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Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.  

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Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.  

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Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.  

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Adhere to all policies of the District.  

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Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director.  

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Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.  

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Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.  

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Adaptability - Ability to adapt to a change in the workplace.

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Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.  

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Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.  

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Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.

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Creative – Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.

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Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.  

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Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.  

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Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.  

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Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.  

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Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energyto the performance of a task.

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Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.  

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Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.  

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Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.

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Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.  

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Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.  

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Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.  

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Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

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Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.  

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Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.  

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Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.  

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Presentation Skills – Ability to effectively present information publicly.

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Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.  

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Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.  

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Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.  

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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.  

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Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.  

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Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

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Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.  

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.

Previous experience as a speech-language pathologist assistant preferred. 

Stand 

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Walk 

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Sit 

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Manually Manipulate 

C 

Reach Outward 

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Reach Above Shoulder 

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Climb 

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Crawl 

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Squat or Kneel 

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Bend 

O 

Grasp 

C

Speak 

O 

Push/Pull 

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Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) 

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Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversation. 

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