What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (Location TBD) ***2025-2026 SY position at Bentonville Schools?
Speech Language Pathologist
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Services, to lead the process in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school district's speech therapy program for students with speech needs
Essential Functions
- Develops, implements and coordinates the school district's speech therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.
- Screens, evaluates and monitors students with disabilities or physical mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning and enhancing their ability to perform communication activities.
- Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student speech performance strengths and needs, as well as student outcomes.
- Evaluates the student's ability and formulates the student's speech profile, providing written reports that reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guides evidence-based intervention.
- Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
- Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.
- Documents speech therapy services, and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Services and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification / License
Education
Experience
Successful prior experience working as a SpeechTherapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.
FLSA Status : Exempt