Speech Language Pathologist (Ft)

• Represent the District and STAFFEZ in a professional manner by performing all job functions at a satisfactory or above level.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive supportive, and cooperative way.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required, or requested, consistent with reasonable expectations for the contracted position.
• Assess, screen, and evaluate students and effectively share results with parents and educational staff, and participate in the eligibility determination process in accordance with state and school division requirements and best practices.
• Develop and implement individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Speech/Language impairment and assists with IEPs for students with speech/language as a service on an annual basis or according to requirements.
• Selects children with communicative disorders for enrollment in therapy according to appropriate criteria and by state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed confidential manner and using the records and information only for the purposes for which they are maintained according to FERPA guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the therapy program.
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies.
• Coordinates the implementation of goals/outcomes with the IEP team with a provision of continuum of services to students.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school district policies and procedures.

• Completion of the required Global Compliance Network online training modules.
• Demonstrated record of good attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must meet criminal history background requirements (requires FBI Fingerprint and SOARS clearance).
• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Holding appropriate Tennessee certification license.
• Demonstrated organizational skills as a School Psychologist.
• Effective decision-making and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computers including word processing, database, and spreadsheet operations.

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Educators and support staff have long been an underappreciated part of our society; and now, this lack of appreciation is beginning to affect our educational system in negative ways. Keeping our schools filled with qualified staff, is an important part of making sure quality education happens daily for the students. We are looking for you to join our team! From full-time teachers, custodians, and administrators; every job matters and every person has the possibility to have a positive impact in the student's lives! We encourage you to look through the jobs we have available at our partnering schools to see what position is the best fit for you.