Speech And Language Pathologist
The job of Speech and Language Pathologist is done for the purpose of identifying and assessing students with communication disabilities; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success; recommending treatment plans; and providing direction to Speech and Language Pathologist Assistants, Special Education Teachers and Instructional Aides. This job reports to Special Education Director.
Essential Functions:
- Assesses students' communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
- Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations for a variety of audiences for the purpose of providing techniques and tools to better support the educational process of speech and language students.
- Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
- Develops therapy plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
- Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
- Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
- Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
- Researches resources and methods for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs.
- Responds to inquiries from parents, teachers, and staff for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
Other Functions:
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required. Education (Minimum): Master's degree in job-related area. Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, IVP (Identity Verified Print) Fingerprint Clearance Card, AZ SLP Certificate and AZ Health Dept License Starting Salary: $67,500/year 217 Days Position