Speech Language Pathologist (26-27 School Year)

Speech Language Pathologist (26-27 School Year)

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.

LOCATION: District Wide

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meet AR licensure requirements.

BEGINNING: 26-27 School Year

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with students in a school setting to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders.
• Assist students to develop better communication skills, overcome language barriers, and improve their ability to express themselves.
• Assesses students' speech, language, and communication skills to identify areas of concern or disorder.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to help students improve their communication skills, based on the results of the assessment.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to deliver therapy and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals. Work closely with teachers, other school staff, and parents to ensure that the student's needs are met and progress is monitored.
• Keep detailed records of assessments, therapy sessions, progress reports, and other relevant information.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend school meetings such as IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings to contribute to the development of plans and goals for students.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in the field through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
• Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after school faculty meetings
• Carries out duty as assigned, including after school or before school duties
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to lift at least 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.