Speech and Language Pathologist

Maricopa Unified School District #20•Maricopa, AZ

About The Position

The job of "Speech /Language Pathologist" involves assessing students’ speech development level; providing information for program development and student placement; improving students’ performance; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel

Requirements

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 include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation, and ability to sit for prolonged periods
Licensure for Speech Therapy
Arizona Department of Education Certificate
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
Valid Driver’s License
Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: 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).

Nice To Haves

Prior job experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their communication needs deficits and developing recommendations.
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.
Assists 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.