Speech Therapist

TITLE: SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIST

QUALIFICATIONS: Current certification as a Speech/Language Therapist in the State of Arizona (Hearing

Handicapped, Sign Language desirable). Positive recommendation from past employer

and/or training institution.

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director

SUPERVISES: Classroom Aide when applicable.

JOB GOAL: To provide speech and language therapy services to assigned school(s)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs the clinical and administrative duties of the Speech and Language Therapist.

• Conducts speech, language, and hearing screenings.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations of speech, language.
• Prepares evaluation reports and instructional objectives for the therapeutic program.
• Acts as parent/teacher counselor in regard to speech, language and hearing disorders.
• Consults with related – area professionals and makes client referral when appropriate.
• Conducts Speech-Language and hearing therapeutic programs in accord with instructional plans.
• Provides in-service information to staff.
• Controls daily/weekly schedule effectively.
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education rules and regulations. From a State and Federal level, district procedures and policies related to special education.
• Provides for own professional growth by periodic involvement in course work, in-service, professional conferences appropriate to needs and interest related to speech and language therapy field.
• Carefully assesses the necessity of all absences, and does not abuse the privilege and sick leave and business leave.
• Performs other appropriate duties as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A maximum of 190 working days per school year. Salary and work year to be according to current schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Superintendent in accordance with provisions of this Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified personnel.