Speech-Language Pathologist

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TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 1.0 FTE; 9-Month position
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Administrative
GENERAL STATEMENT of RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Speech-Language Pathologist may be responsible for serving multiple campuses within the District. Responsibilities include providing direct or consultative services to students to help decrease or remove disabilities related to speech and/or language to receive the full benefit of the district's educational programs. Professional collaboration and communication with teachers, other related service providers, families, and community agencies to help foster inclusive opportunities and high achievement for all students.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Program Planning and Evaluation

• Speech and language program to meet the needs of communication-impaired children as designated by each student's Individual Education Plan.
• Schedule the Speech and Language Program in cooperation with Exceptional Student Services (ESS) staff and general education staff.
• Implement the speech and language program to provide remediation in speech and language to qualifying students.
• Maintain a current evaluation of all students in the speech and language program.
• Assist in the evaluation of materials.
• Submit budget request needs.
• Maintain program inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Participate in developing of District in-service education program.
• Participate in assessing children's needs in the areas of speech and language.

Communication

• Maintain lines of communication with:
• Staff Teachers
• Grade-level chairman
• Students
• Parents
• ESS Coordinator
• Principals
• Speech/Language Pathology Assistants
• Types of Communication:
• Faculty meetings
• Grade-level and special education meetings
• Dissemination of pertinent announcements and procedures
• Parent-student-teacher conferences
• Professional literature
• Relate to the Site Principals and ESS coordinator all items of school concern
• Submit reports to the administration and the ESS department as requested

Professional Preparation and Growth/Staff Development

• Possess a broad knowledge of speech and language therapy and able to transfer this knowledge into program activities.
• Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of special education and speech and language therapy.
• Subscribe to professional literature pertinent to speech and language and/or special education.
• Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one's professional outlook.

Supervision

• Maintain proper and adequate supervision of students at all times.
• Assist in supervising students in related extra-curricular activities.
• Provide supervision to Speech/Language Pathology Assistants
• Maintain supervision-log hours
• Provide support/guidance for treatment planning
• Review and Confirm Medicaid billable services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology; or a combination of a Bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences with a Master's degree in Communication Disorders or equivalent.
• Current Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Standard Speech-Language Pathologist Certification.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Current Arizona Department of Health Speech Language Pathologist License.
• American Hearing and Speech Association Clinical Certification of Competence preferred.
• Current National certification preferred.
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license at time of appointment, and throughout employment, for job-related travel.

OCCUPATIONAL CONDITION:
Low risk - Work is routinely performed in indoor environments, including exposure to noise and being on your feet for extended periods of time. May require standing in inclement weather including summer heat during routine site inspections.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The applicant for this position is required to:

• regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear.
• Sit approximately 65% of the time
• Walk and stand approximately 25% of the time
• Kneeling/Stooping approximately 10% of the time
• Lift on a regular basis 30-50lbs
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The information contained in this position description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

SKILLS IN:

• Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Maintaining and updating documentation.
• Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team.
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Resourceful and adaptable.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
Time Management: Must be able to prioritize tasks assigned by supervisor.
Stress Management: Periodic stress due to deadlines and multiple schedules.
Public Contact: Interact primarily with staff and the community.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
The evaluation is done by the Exceptional Student Services Director.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The Speech-Language Pathologist reports directly to the Exceptional Student Services Director.
Buckeye Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Click here (http://www.buhsd.org/Non-Discrimination-Notice) to read the entire policy.
El Distrito Escolar de Buckeye Union High School no discrimina en base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Haga clic aquí (http://www.buhsd.org/Non-Discrimination-Notice) para leer toda la política.