POSITION OVERVIEW About the Position
The Speech Language Pathologist position will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, working to improve their skills and support their success.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology ExperienceOne year of speech therapy experience Other Requirements Certificate of Clinical Competence Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card by the time of hire. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Drivers License by the time of hire. Preferred Two or more years of speech therapy experience ESSENTIAL JOB TASKSOrganizes a program that addresses local school speech-language goals. Contributes to the development of program guidelines as appropriate. Cooperates with local education agency, community and/or state programs to affect comprehensive services. Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency. Attends meetings, such as faculty meetings, special education meetings and parent teacher Serves on committees, such as curriculum development committee, school-based committees, and/or speech-language program development meetings. Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment. Applies a systematic workload model to facilitate the organization of the speech language program within the school. Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel. Collaborates with school personnel, such as teachers and psychologists, to best meet the needs of all students. Meets with related school personnel to coordinate specific objectives for individualized educational programs. Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as Keeps data for program planning and decision making for students. Submits reports which meet local and state requirements. Maintains current files for use by authorized school personnel. Safeguards confidentiality of student records. Completes records for third party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner as appropriate. Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards. Provides services which hold the well-being of each student paramount. Guards against conflicts of professional interest. Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws. Complies with established lines of authority within the parameters of professional Major Function: Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and AdvisingConducts speech, language and hearing screenings. Serves on student intervention team/Individualized Education Program (IEP) team as appropriate. Works with other professionals to carry out the screening process. Uses appropriate screening instruments. Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments. Observes students in educational environments. Selects appropriate assessments based on individual student needs. Administers tests according to acceptable procedures. Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons Working Conditions
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer.
