Speech Language Pathologist Various Sites

TITLE: Specialist Speech Language Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide direct or indirect services to affect positive change in the communication behavior of pupils with speech and/or language impairment. Duties include diagnostic therapeutic and consultative services of children with varjous speech and language impairments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Arizona Department of Education Speech Language Pathologist certification
2. Master Degree in Speech Language Pathology
3. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CFY)
4. Arizona Department of Health Services State Speech Language Pathology License
5. Ability to assess needs develop and implement the IEP and evaluate outcomes in specialty
6. Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct speech and language evaluations of referred students interpret results to parents and teachers and write appropriate recommendations and reports.
• Develop implement and monitor IEPs for students eligible for special education.
• Participate in school meetings and conferences regarding students with special needs.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers administrators and parents.
• Register with Medicaid as a provider; maintain Medicaid records.
• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
• Act as case manager for designated special education students.
• Participate in and lead professional development in-services.
• Review and maintain speech language files and related paperwork.
• Attend monthly speech language meetings.
• Validate outside diagnostic evaluations and program recommendations.
• Plan conduct and or participate in in-service activities in the area of speech and language therapy.
• May be required to participate in students meetings which occur beyond the staffs work assignment schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

DEPARTMENT: Student Support

SALARY: Specialist Schedule

WORK YEAR: Specialist Calendar

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Student Support and/or Director of Student Support

EVALUATION: Speech Language Performance Evaluation

SUPERVISES: Speech-Language Instructional Assistants and or Interns