What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Lakeside School District(Hot Springs)?
Speech-Language Pathologist 25/26 SY
The speech-language pathologist must comply with all provisions and conditions
required by Lakeside School District, the Arkansas Department of Education/Special Education Division (ADE/DESE), and the federal rules and regulations governing the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The speech-language pathologist must maintain and ensure that all current certifications,
licensing or other comparable requirements comply with the State Education Agency (SEA)
certification standards that apply to the provision of special education and related services.
It is the responsibility of each speech-language pathologist to:
1. To actively participate in the referral, evaluation, and placement of students identified as
needing special education and related services.
2. Provide pre-referral information and support to general education staff and parents.
3. Ensure a full and individualized evaluation for each student considered in need of special
education and related services under Part B of IDEA.
4. Analyze, score, interpret, and compile evaluation information.
5. Write evaluation reports and make programming recommendations for the provision of
special education and related services.
6. Develop, implement, and maintain the Individualized Education Program (IEP) designed
for each student needing special education and related services.
7. Conduct referral, evaluation, IEP, annual review, and separate programming conferences
for students identified as needing special education and related services.
8. Maintain all Due Process records and ensure that all necessary information and forms
required by the ADE/DESE and Lakeside School District are present, current, complete,
and arranged in chronological order.
9. Maintain confidentially of all student records.
10. Stay informed of federal and state laws and regulations governing programs designed to
provide educational services for students with disabilities
11. Act as a resource person for teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents.
12. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by administrative staff.
Applicants must hold a current Arkansas teaching certificate. Any applicant who holds an out-of-state teaching certificate must provide documentation showing they have started reciprocity procedures as required by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Salary ranges from a minimum ($51,000) to a maximum ($73,311) - based on the 2024/25 salary schedule for a 190 day contract. Salary is based on experience. A complete salary schedule can be found on our school website.
Salary : $51,000 - $73,311
