What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech and Language Pathologist position at Exceptional Student Services?
Date Revised |
May 2020 |
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Status |
Certified |
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Salary Level |
Professional Services Salary Schedule |
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Work Year |
10 month Calendar |
Qualifications Certificates/Licenses |
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech-Language Pathology Certification and licensure must be within the State of Arizona Must obtain licensure/certification with the Arizona Department of Health and Arizona Department of Education. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association is preferred Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills Must be able to work cooperatively with all members of staff and communicate effectively with parents. Outstanding human relation skills AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Other qualifications as the Governing Board may deem appropriate |
Job Goal |
To identify and improve speech and language development and to assist those students identified with hearing impairments that interfere with the individual student’s ability to derive full benefit from the district’s educational programs. |
Essential Duties |
Provides speech and language screenings to students referred at regular intervals and at appropriate levels. Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of communicative disorders. Facilitates and participates in multi-disciplinary conferences, develops individualized Educational Program plans and implements services to promote student speech and language development. Provides a therapeutic program for students identified with communication disorders. Responsible for information pertinent to students identified/placed in Speech and Language programs. Serves as a resource to school staff members and parents in the development of a balanced program for Speech and Language students. Assists in proper referrals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate. Assists with requisitioning and assumes responsibilities in maintaining needed equipment/supplies for the communicatively impaired students. Will attend national (ASHA) and state (ARSHA), etc. Speech and Language conferences and workshops that promote continued development of professional skills and knowledge. Perform other work related duties as assigned. |
Physical Effort |
Physically comfortable, normal office work |
Working Environment |
Normal office conditions |
Supervision Given |
None |
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Supervision Received |
Exceptional Student Services Director |
The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,607
