Speech-Language Pathologist - SY- District Wide

Speech-Language Pathologist - SY25-26 - District Wide

Job Description

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following position open for the  school year:

Speech-Language Pathologist - District Wide

Applicant must have a Master’s degree in speech and language pathology and a Speech-Language Pathologist license. Benefit package includes:
Health & Dental Insurance - District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage (i.e. Single, Two Party, Participant + Children, and Family);
Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses;
District Retirement program;
Discretionary Leave;
District issued laptop and / or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities & possible teacher student loan forgiveness.

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Up-to-Date Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application process)

Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation

Only complete online applications will be considered

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION PACKET:

SCHOOL DISTRICTS 17H & 1

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Speech-Language Pathologist

FACILITY:
District Wide-Affiliated Buildings-Crow Agency, Fort Smith, Hardin

DEPARTMENT:
Special Education

REPORTS TO:

Director, Special Education

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Public school Speech-Language Pathologists are communication specialists who work with both the general education and special education population with language handicaps, articulation deficits, dysfluencies and voice disorders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 impairments
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, and language impairments
• Provides screening to identify speech handicapped children at regular intervals and at specified levels
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community
• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students’ needs and correct existing speech or language handicaps
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student’s daily activities
• Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate
• Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

• Master’s degree in speech and language pathology
• Speech-Language Pathologist license

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulation
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, and the general public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning
• Ability to effectively use technology in the instructional/learning process
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies

EQUIPMENT USED:

General school / office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand. Will carry equipment and objects. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Will travel from building to other sites. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee rarely…