Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech And Language Pathologist

The job of Speech and Language Pathologist is done for the purpose of identifying and assessing students with communication disabilities; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success; recommending treatment plans; and providing direction to Speech and Language Pathologist Assistants, Special Education Teachers and Instructional Aides. This job reports to Special Education Director.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses students' communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations for a variety of audiences for the purpose of providing techniques and tools to better support the educational process of speech and language students.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops therapy plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
• Researches resources and methods for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs.
• Responds to inquiries from parents, teachers, and staff for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required. Education (Minimum): Master's degree in job-related area. Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, IVP (Identity Verified Print) Fingerprint Clearance Card, AZ SLP Certificate and AZ Health Dept License Starting Salary: $67,500/year 217 Days Position