Associate Pathologist Jobs in Orem, UT (NOW HIRING)

Requirements
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating specialized equipment used in the treatment
of communication disorders; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and
preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information,
write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define
issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and disorders; principles
and practices of speech and language therapy; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; assessment
instruments and techniques; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-
related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work
with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also
required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or
purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create
action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem
solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; utilizing
specialized equipment in communication disorders; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules;
working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and
translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading,
guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work
units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's
services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some
lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine
finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under
conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience:
Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Education:
Masters degree in job-related area.
Certificates and Licenses
Designated Subject Matter Endorsement
Continuing Educ. / Training
BA, BS degree in related area with increasing levels of
job-related experience may substitute for MA Degree.
Continuing Education Requirements
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Description
Purpose Statement
The job of Speech-Language Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of screening, identifying, assessing,
diagnosing, referring, preventing, providing intervention for, and counseling persons with, or who are at risk
for, articulation, fluency, voice, language, communication, and related disabilities in order to provide
appropriate services; working to educate families and professionals about these communication disorders
and effective management providing necessary training for those who assist the student at home and in the
community.
This job reports to Building Principal and Associate Sped Director
Essential Functions
Assists personnel, speech-language Instructional Assistants, university practicum students, and speech-
language pathologists in clinical fellowship year (CF) as assigned for the purpose of providing necessary
professional support.
Collaborates with special education teacms for the purpose of conducting appropriate assessments,
reviewing data, obtaining parental consents, and informing parents of procedural safeguards for students
with disabilities.
Disseminates information to parents for the purpose of parental awareness and participation.
Documents student progress for the purpose of providing appropriate services and reporting to IEP team
members including parents.
Documents compliance in students' special education folders for the purpose of maintaining accurate
and updated records.
Evaluates using PCSD approved standardized assessments and dynamic assessment in both formal
and informal procedures for the purpose of making decisions based on assessment.
Identifies strengths/weaknesses in present level of the of the IEP for the purpose of improving
educational performance.
Identifies students who may have failed the screening and informs parents for the purpose of making a
referral when appropriate.
Implements BIPs for the purpose of using effective behavioral interventions.
Maintains correct data and reports for the purpose of being compliant with Medicaid.
Maintains and documents contacts with parents and students for the purpose of accurate record keeping.
Monitors and complies with federal, state, and PCSD policies and procedures for the purpose of
providing appropriate services.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Schedules necessary meetings for the purpose of ensuring FAPE.
Speech-Language Pathologist Page 1 of 3 Writes effective IEPs for the purpose of meeting the eligibility and compliance needs of students.
Application Procedure
FULLTIME
QUESTIONS: PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS CHILCOAT chrisc@provo.edu or ONDY WAGNER ondylynnw@provo.edu
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