Speech Language Pathologists

Position:

Speech Language Pathologists

Type:

Public

Location:

Rural

Job ID:

123452

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

May 14, 2024

Contact Information:

Tempe Elementary School District 3

3205 S. Rural Rd.

Tempe, AZ 85282

District Website

Contact:

Aimee Van Orden

Phone: (480) 730-7286

Fax: (480) 730-7432

District Email

Job Description:

TITLE: Specialist - Speech Language Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide direct or indirect services to affect positive change in the communication behavior of pupils with speech and/or language impairment. Duties include diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services of children with varjous speech and language impairments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Arizona Department of Education Speech Language Pathologist certification

• Master Degree in Speech Language Pathology

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CFY)

• Arizona Department of Health Services State Speech Language Pathology License

• Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty

• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct speech and language evaluations of referred students, interpret results to parents and teachers and write appropriate recommendations and reports.

• Develop, implement and monitor IEP's for students eligible for special education.

• Participate in school meetings and conferences regarding students with special needs.

• Provide consultation to classroom teachers, administrators, and parents.

• Register with Medicaid as a provider; maintain Medicaid records.

• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).

• Act as case manager for designated special education students.

• Participate in and lead professional development in-services.

• Review and maintain speech language files and related paperwork.

• Attend monthly speech language meetings.

• Validate outside diagnostic evaluations and program recommendations.

• Plan, conduct and or participate in in-service activities in the area of speech and language therapy.

• May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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