Speech Language Pathologist

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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIEDSPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

JOB TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

REPORTS TO: ASSIGNED ADMINISTRATOR

CALENDAR: 1961

SALARY:CERTIFIEDSPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Job Goal:

To evaluate diagnose and provide direct therapy and instruction for students to address articulation deficits voice quality fluency and language disorders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• AZ Department of Health Services Speech and Language Pathology License
• AZ Department of Education issued Speech Language Pathologist Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Core Job Functions:

• Provide screening protocol to identify children with speech/language deficits
• Assist and guide teachers in observing describing and referring students with suspected speech and/or language deficits.
• Administer informal diagnostic techniques and formal standardized norm referenced testing instruments to diagnose and identify students with articulation deficits voice fluency and or language disorders
• Provide diagnostic assessment for preschool children referred for evaluation
• Analyze and interpret testing results to determine need for speech-language services
• Develop speech and language treatment plans to include goals objectives methods frequency duration and modifications for regular classroom setting
• Provide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of speech/language impaired children
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic environment that promotes learning
• Monitor student learning and pace therapy/instruction accordingly
• Consult with classroom teachers and other staff members to offer suggestions to address speech deficits and determine accommodations within the regular ed. setting
• Serve as a resource to staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication
• Keep meaningful accurate legible ongoing records for individuals receiving speech and language services
• Provide information support and counsel to parents of children who have speech and language deficits
• Provide goals objectives and progress of each student to parents upon request
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students parents teachers support staff and administration
• Maintain documentation of referred screened and eligible students
• Document compile and analyze data to write required reports on speech/language services
• Utilize the District Individualized Education Plan software to write speech and language goals and objectives
• Attend and participate in Individualized Education Plan meetings to provide information make recommendations and coordinate specific learning objectives
• Provide documentation for Medicaid reimbursable services as appropriate
• Submit reports for to meet local and state requirements
• Safeguard confidentiality of student records
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal state and local rules regulations and laws
• Oversee coordinate and plan for speech assistants/technicians
• Serve as an instructional leader in the area of speech language and oral communication
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to schedule therapy sessions for students
• Organize all speech and language resources for effective and efficient use
• Communicate regularly with the principal and other appropriate administrators about program plans activities and accomplishments
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by District or school site
• Perform all other duties or serve on District or site-based committees as assigned by the administrator

Core Values/Professional Qualities:

• Excellencein all we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a valuea qualityand our most important product.
• Equityand fairness in all things. Education isthegreatlevelerand we intend for all our studentsstaffand patrons to have the opportunitytoolsand ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationis an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale enhancing model.
• Integrityis simply non-negotiable. Honestyintegrityand reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyis the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continuallydemonstrateour ability to produce thevery bestby carefully using the resources available.

Physical Requirements Office:

Positions in this classification typicallyrequirestooping kneeling crouching standing walkingsittingfingeror manual dexterity repetitive finger motion speaking hearing seeing (with correction) focusingability or other factors applicable for the job. Employees may be subject to travelodors dust poor ventilation workspace restrictions and loud noises. Employees maybe requiredto liftor exertup to 50 pounds of force to move objects occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force tomove objectsfrequently. The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

Note:

The above job description is intended torepresentonly the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Chandler Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination practices: Title IX Coordinator Director of Human Resources 1525 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224 Phone

Aviso de no discriminación
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Chandler es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Prohibimos la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipoy brindamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a empleados y solicitantes sin distinción de raza color religión sexo orientación sexual identidad o expresión de género embarazo edad origen nacional condición de discapacidad información genética condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.

Se ha designado a los siguientes empleados para atender las consultas relacionadas con las prácticas de no discriminación: Coordinador del Título IX Director de Recursos Humanos 1525 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224; Teléfono: .