What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Pulaski County Special School District?
LOCATION: Multi Location
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
- Valid Arkansas license in Speech and Language Pathology
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
JOB GOALS: To help reduce or eliminate speech impediments that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate and diagnose communication disorders according to state and federal special education guidelines.
- Participate in evaluation conferences.
- Implement an individual education plan for assigned students.
- Cooperate with teachers and parents by providing information, discussing appropriate goals and offering any other assistance.
- Monitor and conduct ongoing evaluation of student progress.
- Participate in parent conferences to review students' progress.
- Conduct a conference when additional changes or discontinuance of a special program is indicated.
- Cooperate in the districts' inservice training program.
- Maintain special education due process/work files.
- Document progress of students and maintain information needed for Medicaid billing.
- Know Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, district and school guidelines and regulations and adhere to the same.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary Range: Range 11 - Support Staff Daily Salary Schedule ($293.46/day – $430.68/day depending on relevant experience)
Length of Contract: 187 contract days
FLSA Status: Exempt
Personnel Status: Classified
Benefits Eligible: Yes
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Support Staff Personnel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).
Salary : $293 - $431
