Speech Language Pathologist or Assistant

Students from all the schools in the District will be receiving services.

JOB TITLE: Speech/Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Instructional Services and Special Education Director

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To diagnose and treat individuals with communication disorders which interfere with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the District's educational program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a Speech screening program for all kindergarten, first and second grade children (to include all new students as they enter the District).
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of Speech and Language handicapped children.
• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language disorders.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Provides information, support and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech and language improvement.
• Keeps thorough ongoing records for the individual students receiving therapy or other school-provided speech services.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Devises, compiles, maintains all forms, records and files as directed by P.L. 94-142 and Arizona state certification authorities.
• Provides the Principal and student personnel services director with all lists, forms and records required to maintain compliance with District, state and federal regulations.
• Hires staff to include a licensed Speech/Language Therapist, licensed Speech/Language Therapist Assistant and clerical staff.
• Completes obligations to support staff including wages, insurance and travel reimbursement.
• Provides continuing education for Speech/Language Therapists and Speech/Language Assistants.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.