Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Classification: Certified

Title: Speech Pathologist

Reports To: Administrator

Calendar: Speech Language Pathologist

Salary: Speech Language Pathologist

Job Goal

To evaluate, diagnose and provide direct therapy and instruction for students to address articulation deficits, voice quality, fluency, and language disorders.

• AZ Department of Health Services Speech and Language Pathology License
• AZ Department of Education Certificate
• Certificate of Clinical Competence may be preferred
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Provide screening protocol to identify children with speech/language deficits
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing and referring students with suspected speech and/or language deficits.
• Administer informal diagnostic techniques and formal standardized norm referenced testing instruments to diagnose and identify students with articulation deficits, voice, fluency, and or language disorders
• Provide diagnostic assessment for preschool children referred for evaluation
• Analyze and interpret testing results to determine need for speech-language services
• Develop speech and language treatment plans to include goals, objectives, methods, frequency, duration, and modifications for regular classroom setting
• Provide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of speech/language impaired children
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic environment that promotes learning
• Monitor student learning and pace therapy/instruction accordingly
• Consult with classroom teachers and other staff members to offer suggestions to address speech deficits and determine accommodations within the regular ed. setting
• Serve as a resource to staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication
• Keep meaningful, accurate, legible, ongoing records for individuals receiving speech and language services
• Provide information, support and counsel to parents of children who have speech and language deficits
• Provide goals, objectives, and progress of each student to parents upon request
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, teachers, support staff and administration
• Maintain documentation of referred, screened and eligible students
• Document, compile and analyze data to write required reports on speech/language services
• Utilize the District Individualized Education Plan software to write speech and language goals and objectives
• Attend and participate in Individualized Education Plan meetings to provide information make recommendations, and coordinate specific learning objectives
• Provide documentation for Medicaid reimbursable services as appropriate
• Submit reports for to meet local and state requirements
• Safeguard confidentiality of student records
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws
• Oversee, coordinate and plan for speech assistants/technicians
• Serve as an instructional leader in the area of speech, language and oral communication
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to schedule therapy sessions for students
• Organize all speech and language resources for effective and efficient use
• Communicate regularly with the principal and other appropriate administrators about program plans, activities and accomplishments
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by District or school site
• Perform all other duties or serve on District or site-based committees as assigned by the administrator

Excellence: We endeavor to excel in every aspect of this organization and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed.

Equity: We are committed to making educational opportunities available and accessible to all stakeholders by fostering a climate of fairness and impartiality.

Collaboration: We have established an environment where teamwork and collaboration are integral to attaining exceptional results.

Integrity: We act with honesty and integrity by adhering to the highest ethical standards as we strive to achieve success.

Efficiency: We continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully and effectively using all available resources.