Speech and Language Pathologist

TITLE: Speech and Language Pathologist

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Day Contract. Related Service Salary Schedule Salary based on education and experience

SALARY:Approved Certified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services and Principals

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The job of Speech /Language Pathologist involves assessing students speech development level; providing information for program development and student placement; improving students performance; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel

• Assesses students communication skills (e.g. articulation language fluency voice etc.) for the purpose of determining their communication needs deficits and developing recommendations.
• Consults with teachers parents other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences parent meetings in-services etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students functional goals.
• Instructs students for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations observations progress contacts with parents teachers and outside professionals etc.) for the purpose of providing written support developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment tissues.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques assessment tools and methods community resources etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students speech and language services.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences in-service training site meetings etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Skills to apply assessment instruments interpret test data and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application relevant education codes state and district policies.
• Abilities to complete a case study and develop an individual education plan work independently be flexible and work under time constraints work effectively with staff parents students and community.
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying reaching/handling/fingering talking/hearing conversations and other sounds near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation and ability to sit for prolonged periods

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure for Speech Therapy Arizona Department of Education Certificate Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card Valid Drivers License. Prior job experience preferred. Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision corrected to 20/20 hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk sit stand kneel crouch crawl reach lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs services activities or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138
Telephone Number:
Email:

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138
Telephone Number:

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