Speech Language Pathologist (8219)

JOB TITLE : Speech Language Pathologist

JOB GOAL : Plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with student's ability to derive full benefit from educational program.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Completed program in Speech Language Pathology / Communication Disorders.
• Bachelor’s degree - Master’s degree preferred.
• Current state license to practice speech therapy in the state of Arizona.
• Working knowledge of IEP development.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : 191 days (10 Months)

COMPENSATION : $75,795 - $89,438

BENEFITS : As per District policy

REPORTS TO : Director of Special Education / Site Administrator

HOURS : 40 hours per week and may require longer hours

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following :

• Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services.
• Develop annual IEPs and complete 3-year re-evaluations.
• Develop daily speech services schedule.
• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech / language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students.
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
• Assist in the selection of materials, equipment and supplies for diagnostics and therapy.
• Ongoing communication with parents, teacher and principal.
• Complete all paperwork required by the district.
• Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and local board policy.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Serve as an advocate for all children and youth.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop.

The employee is frequently required to move about the campus. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.