Speech Therapist

Speech/Language Therapist

Current certification as a Speech/Language Therapist in the State of Arizona (Hearing Handicapped, Sign Language desirable). Positive recommendation from past employer and/or training institution.

Reports to: Special Education Director

Supervises: Classroom Aide when applicable.

Job Goal: To provide speech and language therapy services to assigned school(s)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Performs the clinical and administrative duties of the Speech and Language Therapist.
• Conducts speech, language, and hearing screenings.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations of speech, language.
• Prepares evaluation reports and instructional objectives for the therapeutic program.
• Acts as parent/teacher counselor in regard to speech, language and hearing disorders.
• Consults with related-area professionals and makes client referral when appropriate.
• Conducts Speech-Language and hearing therapeutic programs in accord with instructional plans.
• Provides in-service information to staff.
• Controls daily/weekly schedule effectively.
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education rules and regulations. From a State and Federal level, district procedures and policies related to special education.
• Provides for own professional growth by periodic involvement in course work, in-service, professional conferences appropriate to needs and interest related to speech and language therapy field.
• Carefully assesses the necessity of all absences, and does not abuse the privilege and sick leave and business leave.
• Performs other appropriate duties as may be assigned.

Terms of Employment: A maximum of 190 working days per school year. Salary and work year to be according to current schedule.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Superintendent in accordance with provisions of this Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified personnel.