Speech Language Pathologist

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Exceptional Education Director, the Speech and Language Pathologist provides support for teachers for children with disabilities. Primary functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from accredited college or university
Certificate of Clinical Competence
License as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Arizona
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist
Computer programs including MS Office Suite and Internet usage
Oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
Maintaining current records on all identified children served in the program
Provide appropriate speech and language program utilizing classroom therapy integration and the team/collaborative intervention model
Maintain records of student’s needs
Maintain a confidential, private, professional attitude in working with families and staff
Embrace change and challenges in a positive and professional manner
Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check.
Employee is Subject to Random Drug Testing and completion of a Background Check every five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

School experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist and guide teachers and staffing observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech impairments.
Be respectful and open to the cultural differences of all families.
Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of children who are referred to the program.
Assists with hearing screening as needed.
Provides appropriate annual goals and benchmarks for each eligible child’s IEP.
Collaborates with classroom teachers and other staff members to implement needed services into the child’s daily activities.
Maintains current records on each qualifying child in the program.
Maintains lists of referred, screened and eligible students.
Conducts parent-staff conferences to explain relevant individual evaluative findings, provide recommendations to parents and service providers.
Provides professional consultation and advice on all matters related to speech and language deficits and the means by which correction or rehabilitation may occur.
Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
Provides parent training’s concerning current speech and language issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.