Speech Language Pathologist

HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Speech Language Pathologist

DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services JOB STATUS: Full Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education & Principal

GRADE/LEVEL: N/A F.L.S.A: Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 190 contracted days

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Special Education Supervisor and the principal the SpeechLanguage Pathologist provides

prevention assessment and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language speech voice and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To communicate collaborate and cooperate with colleagues supervisors administration and students
• To serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication

and language improvement

• To serve as a resource to teachers in observing describing and referring suspected and identified speech and

language impairments

• To provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech voice and language impairments and provides a written evaluation report based on the assessment results
• To provide direct therapy on an individual or small group basis and consultation services as specified in the IEP
• To collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement appropriate speech/language

program throughout the students daily activities

• To establish and coordinate speech therapy schedule with other therapists and teachers allowing flexibility for

classroom structure plus travel consultation planning and evaluation time

• To maintain therapy notes on all Medicaid eligible students receiving speech therapy
• To provide consultation to teachers and parents for suggestions carryover and use of adaptive equipment and/ or assistive technology
• To attend specialty courses and workshops professional conferences and inservices as time budget and selection

permits

• To demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with faculty staff parents students and community
• To function under policies established by the Hot Springs Board of Education

• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employees supervisor the principal or the superintendent

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of Masters Degree with an accredited educational institution in speechlanguage therapy. Other requirements per job description.

EXPERIENCE

One year of successful experience is required preferably with children and adolescents. Other requirements per job

description.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Handeye and mindeye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking standing walking and writing. Frequent carrying keyboarding and other repetitive movements. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics 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 with the essential functions.

The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the HSSD may deem appropriate.

The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin or disability in its educational programs activities or employment practices.