Speech Pathologist

Watson Chapel School District•Pine Bluff, AR

About The Position

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in students.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Education. Master’s Degree required.
Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
All teachers must have a valid Arkansas teaching license for the assigned grade level/subject matter.
Must meet all state and federal requirements for the position.
Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders.
Work with people who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but want to learn how to communicate more effectively (e.g., work on accent modification or other forms of communication enhancement).
Prepare paperwork for Medicaid Billing
Conduct Speech Evaluations
Prepare IEP Paperwork
Other duties as assigned
Exhibit knowledge of content and content-related pedagogy.
Ensure students are actively engaged in learning.
Demonstrate care and respect when interacting with students.
Manage classroom procedures with limited loss of instructional time.
Exhibit knowledge of child/adolescent development.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their instructional and developmental needs.
Develop and administer assessments of rigor that match standards of learning.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Meet with other professionals to discuss students' needs and progress.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
Select and use appropriate resources.
Plan assignments for teacher assistants, volunteers, and substitute teachers.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions to maintain and improve professional competence.
Reflect on practice and make adjustments for professional growth.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment. Instruction may be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, and/or small classroom setting for areas in which the teacher has specialized training or preparation.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests; conduct fundraising activities consistent with district policies and procedures.
Perform student supervisory duties such as assisting on the playground, in cafeterias, and early morning or after school car/bus loading and unloading.
Plan and set sequential outcomes with rigor and high expectations.
Exhibit knowledge of individual students' knowledge, skills, and special needs.
Adhere to student Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Respond appropriately to student behavior.
Provide timely, consistent, high-quality feedback to students.
Reflect on practice and make adjustments for professional growth.
Maintain professionalism with staff members.
Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Report suspected bullying to the building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
Adhere to all policies of the District.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.