JOB TITLE : Preschool Speech Language Pathologist
REPORTS TO : Director of Early Education
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Salary : 74,212.00
Performance Pay : Available annually
New hire experience :
500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience
New hire education :
65 / hour of graduate level credits : MA 60 hours max; $1000 for advanced degrees (PhD. or Ed.D.)
Class / Calendar :
Certified Exempt, 191 workdays
Benefits :
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.
OVERVIEW : To evaluate, diagnose and provide direct therapy and instruction for students to address articulation deficits, voice quality, fluency, and language disorders.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
- Certificate of Clinical Competence or ASHA recognized Clinical Fellow, minimum
- Obtain and maintain valid Arizona IVP Clearance Card
- Current AZ Department of Health Services Speech and Language Pathology License
- Current AZ Department of Education Certificate
- Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide screening protocol to identify children with speech / language deficitsAssist and guide teachers in observing and referring students with suspected speech and / or language deficitsAdminister informal diagnostic techniques and formal standardized norm referenced testing instruments to diagnose and identify students with articulation deficits, voice, fluency, and or language disordersProvide diagnostic assessment for preschool children referred for evaluationAnalyze and interpret testing results to determine need for speech-language servicesDevelop speech and language treatment plans to include goals, objectives, methods, frequency, duration, and modifications for regular classroom settingProvide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of speech / language impaired childrenDevelop and maintain a therapeutic environment that promotes learningMonitor student learning and pace therapy / instruction accordinglyConsult with classroom teachers and other staff members to offer suggestions to address speech deficits and determine accommodations within the regular education settingKeep meaningful, accurate, legible, ongoing records for individuals receiving speech and language servicesProvide information, support, and counsel to parents of children who have speech and language deficitsProvide goals, objectives, and progress of each student to parents upon requestDevelop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, teachers, support staff and administrationMaintain documentation of referred, screened and eligible studentsDocument, compile and analyze data to write required reports on speech / language servicesUtilize the District Individualized Education Plan software to write speech and language goals and objectivesAttend and participate in Individualized Education Plan meetings to provide information make recommendations, and coordinate specific learning objectivesProvide documentation for Medicaid reimbursable services as verification of services providedSubmit reports for to meet local and state requirementsSafeguard confidentiality of student recordsOversee, coordinate, and plan for speech language pathology assistants as experience allows per Arizona statueServe as an instructional leader in the areas of speech, language, and oral communicationParticipate in team conferences and decisions regarding student needPerform all other duties or serve on District or site-based committees as assigned by the administratorAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
Salary : $65
