Position: 

Apprentice in Speech Language Pathology (ASL)

Supervisor:

Health, Wellness & Ancillary Coordinator

Work Site:

Assigned District Wide and/or assigned Head Start sites

 

Summary:

In collaboration and under the direct supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP), the Apprentice in speech-language pathology shall provide speech-language services to students

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  
  • Conduct speech-language and/or hearing screenings.
  • Conduct treatment programs and procedures that are planned, selected and/or designed by the supervising SLP.
  • Prepare written daily plans based on the overall intervention plan designed by the supervising SLP.
  • Record, chart, graph, or otherwise display data relative to the student performance and report changes to the supervising SLP.
  • Maintain daily service/delivery treatment notes and complete daily charges as requested.
  • Report but not interpret data relative to student performance to teachers, family, or other professionals.
  • Assist the speech-language pathologists during assessment of students, such as those who are difficult to test.
  • Perform clerical duties, including maintenance or therapy/diagnostic material/equipment, student files, as directed by the SLP supervisor.
  • Participate with the speech-language pathologist in in-service training and public relations programs.
  • Document student progress and contact time including therapy logs and Medicaid reports as directed by a qualified supervising SLP.
  • Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local, state and federal laws.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position

 


Minimum Qualifications:

  
  • Bachelor's degree and compliance with educational requirements, as per 16 NMAC 26.2
  • Temporary Paraprofessional License as an Apprentice in Speech-Language (ASL) issued by the New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board
  • Working towards a license pursuant to the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act
  • Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or assigned designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  
  • Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
  • Good communication skills and customer service skills

 

Physical/Job Requirements:

  

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

 

Safety and Health:

  
  • Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
  • Background check

 

Equipment/Material Handled:

  
  • Multimedia equipment, including current technology
  • Equipment/Materials relevant to job responsibilities including the Federal Register and Policy Guidelines Manual
  • Motor vehicle, if necessary – valid driver’s license

 


Work Environment:

  
    • Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
    • Work interruptions
    • Flexibility
    • Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
    • Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
    • Extended work hours, on occasion

 

Term of Employment:

  
  • Exempt