Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support

Qualifications:

• Current Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS)
• Current Standard Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate, PreK-12 - Professional Non-Teaching, issued by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE)
• At least two (2) years of experience, preferred
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number and AHCCCS ID in order to participate in the Medicaid School Based Claiming Program
• Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address challenges related to special education services
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students with disabilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate therapy to eligible students, consult with teachers and other staff members, serve as a resource to faculty, and participate in Child Study Team
• Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and language development
• Provide a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech and hearing disabled students
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected speech and language impairments
• Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, and language impairments
• Provide screening to identify speech disabled children in compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Assist in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate
• Provide appropriate individualized and group programs of therapy to meet individual student's needs and ameliorate existing speech or language disabilities
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions from the student's daily activities
• Provide in-service education and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement
• Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate
• Keep thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school provided speech services
• Attend child study meetings providing appropriate input on the special needs of students
• Conduct annual IEP conferences and other IEP related meetings as needed, develop appropriate IEP goals and objectives in consultation with parents and other professionals

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary
• The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds
• The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone

Work Environment:

• Indoor school building and office environment
• This position regularly works indoors
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times
• Will have substantial contact with parents, students, staff, and the public

Organizational Relationships:

• The Speech Language Pathologist reports to the Director of Exceptional Student Services
• The Speech Language Pathologist will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions
• All elements of good human relations will be practiced

Terms of Employment:

Initial Wage Placement Plan: Speech Language Pathologist Initial Wage Placement Plan Supplemental: Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date!

Benefits:

SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.