24-25 Sy Speech Therapist

This is for the 24-25 SY. We are not a Host School for J-1 Applicants.
PERSONNEL:Speech Therapist
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education will include current Arizona Standard Speech-Language Pathologist Certification as well as current Arizona Department of Health Speech Language Pathologist Licensure. American Hearing and Speech Association Clinical of Competence preferred.

• Demonstrates knowledge of specific problems of students with speech, language, and/or hearing disorders to include:

1. Disorder of language comprehension and expression (syntax, semantics, morphology);
2. Articulatory (phonological) disorders;
3. Disorders of auditory perception and auditory memory;
4. Fluency and rate disorders; and
5. Voice disorders.

• Demonstrates knowledge of speech/language acquisition and development; of anatomical structures and their functions related to speech/language mechanism and process.
• Identify students through screenings who are in need of a speech/language evaluation.
• Perform speech/language evaluations according to State Department of Education Rules and Regulations/Federal guidelines.
• Write appropriate speech and/or language programs for each student through an Individualized Education Plan in compliance with the State Department of Education.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary and I.E.P. conferences, completes I.E.P. according to team input, and explains annual goals and specific objectives as well as clarifying programs to parents.
• Write Progress Reviews on each student's progress each grading period. Updates I.E.P. annually and makes changes as appropriate, notifying parents of any changes made.
• Advises when additional I.E.P. conferences need to be called; follow-up objectives; and changes in program or schedule; planning student's dismissals; enlisting parents and teachers to use home/classroom speech carry-over programs.
• Performs pre and post-tests as necessary to measure student's progress in speech/language areas; keeps tracking sheets updated to chart progress on an on going basis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of time management and case scheduling with consideration to age, type of disorder, time available, and location of schools.
• Communicates and effectively works with the Special Education Director, parents and regular classroom teachers, and other specialists as necessary to ensure that programs are integrated meaningfully for students.
• Follows school discipline program to help maintain high standards of pupil behavior.
• Participates in faculty meetings and other committees (SIT) as designated by the Director of Special Education or building principal.
• Orders classroom materials and supplies, keep inventory, supervises use of equipment of students, reports items needing repair, and maintains school property.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school services and other training.
• Act as a resource of materials and information to staff, parents, and community in the area of speech/language.
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, and files in accordance with District, State, and Federal Guidelines. Maintains proper security and confidentiality.
• Cooperates/coordinates with other professional service providers to assure quality service including proper timelines.
• Complies with District, State, and Federal timelines and regulations.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of duties and responsibilities that may be required of employees given this title. It shall not be construed as determining what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
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