Speech and Language Pathologist 26/27 SY

Principal Duties

• Assesses students’ speech development level; provides information for program development and student placement; improves students’ performance; and provides information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
• Instructs students for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment tissues.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students’ speech and language services.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
• Aids other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Skills to apply assessment instruments, interpret test data and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
• Abilities to complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community.

Significant Physical Abilities

• Critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds).

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure for Speech Therapy Arizona Department of Education
• Certificate, Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card, Valid Driver’s License.
• Prior job experience preferred.