(3) Speech Therapist

Rapides Parish School District•Alexandria, LA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist will provide professional services to help pupils with speech, language, and/or hearing disorders more effectively respond to academic training. This role involves instructional, management, professional, and personal responsibilities to support student development and maintain a positive educational environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree and/or public school Type A or B Level Certification in Speech Pathology
Valid license issued by the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology

Responsibilities

Provide speech/language screening assessment of public school students.
Become familiar with each assigned student’s specific evaluation strengths and deficits as evidenced by the child’s comprehensive evaluation and IEP information.
Prepare and maintain daily lesson plans that promote systematic growth in fundamental knowledge and skills.
Establish yearly student long-range goals with short-term objectives to be developed during the year on the school’s regular reporting period and documented on the IEP.
Prepare and schedule a specific number of instructional periods for each child as needed and indicated on the IEP.
Assess and evaluate each student’s progress on a regular basis.
Make provision for individual differences by using effective grouping procedures, individualized instruction, and utilizing a variety of materials on the student’s level.
Create and maintain a physical environment that is conducive to learning, including attractive and meaningful bulletin boards, appropriate seating arrangements, cleanliness, and orderliness.
Demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, respecting the individuality of each child.
Follow the time schedule of the school being served.
Sign in and out of school on appropriate forms.
Meet with parents and/or teachers to promote or effect language learning in children, when appropriate.
Be responsible for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the home-based principal.
Notify principals and the Special Education office in case of absence from work.
Account for the care of assigned speech therapy materials.
Be accurate and neat in completing required records and reports and turning these in promptly.
Maintain control, promote self-discipline, and manage time efficiently.
Attend inservice workshops as mandated by local policies or legislative acts.
Contribute to and participate in activities or organizations which foster professional growth whenever possible.
Promote the educational process by sharing ideas and materials with other staff members.
Maintain and exhibit a positive attitude about the possibility for growth and development of all students.
Observe standards of conduct demonstrating integrity and dependability and observing confidentiality.
Set a good example by personal appearance in accordance with parish dress code.
Maintain self-control and composure and demonstrate the ability to adjust to new situations, showing effectiveness under pressure.
Accept responsibility commensurate with assigned tasks, meeting obligations to students and staff.
Establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan.
Work effectively with school personnel and staff.
Consistently demonstrate self-direction.
Submit accurate records and reports promptly.
Exhibit professional ethics.
Foster open communication and positive relationships with school personnel and staff.
Foster open communication and positive relationships with the community.
Perform any other duties or responsibilities not listed as delegated by the Principal or designated person.
Follow state, school board, and school policies.