2020-2021 Certified Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Speech Language Pathologist JOB GOAL: To identify and/or diagnose, remediate speech/language disorders that would have an impact on the educational experience of the students in the Cartwright School District. QUALIFICATIONS: A Current Arizona Certificate to practice as a speech/language pathologist. A degree in speech/language pathology from a nationally accredited college or university. Master’s, CCC’s preferred. Bachelor’s considered. REPORTS TO : Director and/or Assistant Director of Special Services PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: To screen and/or identify speech/language disorders of referred students. To administer and interpret tests relating to articulation, fluency, voice, orofacial, neurological, cognitive and communication disorders. To assist in assessing, selecting and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in the use of these systems. To plan and implement therapy programs based on assessments and student needs supporting the schools’ educational goals. To enhance speech/language proficiency and communication effectiveness. To confer with teachers, parents and other staff whenever necessary. To maintain case records on all referred students. Engage in collaboration and provide leadership for speech/language related preventative interventions. To keep abreast of new developments in the field of speech/language pathology by seeking out professional learning opportunities. Make data driven decisions for all students. Supervise speech-language pathologist assistants when necessary. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director/Asst. Director of Special Services. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Employment year is nine (9) months. Teacher work year. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION : UNTIL FILLED
Requirements
- A Current Arizona Certificate to practice as a speech/language pathologist.
- A degree in speech/language pathology from a nationally accredited college or university.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s, CCC’s preferred.
- Bachelor’s considered.
Responsibilities
- To screen and/or identify speech/language disorders of referred students.
- To administer and interpret tests relating to articulation, fluency, voice, orofacial, neurological, cognitive and communication disorders.
- To assist in assessing, selecting and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in the use of these systems.
- To plan and implement therapy programs based on assessments and student needs supporting the schools’ educational goals.
- To enhance speech/language proficiency and communication effectiveness.
- To confer with teachers, parents and other staff whenever necessary.
- To maintain case records on all referred students.
- Engage in collaboration and provide leadership for speech/language related preventative interventions.
- To keep abreast of new developments in the field of speech/language pathology by seeking out professional learning opportunities.
- Make data driven decisions for all students.
- Supervise speech-language pathologist assistants when necessary.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director/Asst. Director of Special Services.
