Speech Therapist

Speech/Language Therapist

Qualifications: 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:

1. Performs the clinical and administrative duties of the Speech and Language Therapist.

2. Conducts speech, language, and hearing screenings.

3. Conducts comprehensive evaluations of speech, language.

4. Prepares evaluation reports and instructional objectives for the therapeutic program.

5. Acts as parent/teacher counselor in regard to speech, language and hearing disorders.

6. Consults with related – area professionals and makes client referral when appropriate.

7. Conducts Speech-Language and hearing therapeutic programs in accord with instructional plans.

8. Provides in-service information to staff.

9. Controls daily/weekly schedule effectively.

10. Demonstrates knowledge of special education rules and regulations. From a State and Federal level, district procedures and policies related to special education.

11. 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.

12. Carefully assesses the necessity of all absences, and does not abuse the privilege and sick leave and business leave.

13. 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.