What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at Hot Springs School District?
DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services JOB STATUS: Full Time
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education & Principal
GRADE/LEVEL: N/A F.L.S.A: Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: 190 contracted days
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Special Education Supervisor and the principal, the Speech-Language Pathologist provides
prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, administration and students
To serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and language improvement
To serve as a resource to teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments
To provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, and language impairments and provides a written evaluation report based on the assessment results
To provide direct therapy on an individual or small group basis and consultation services as specified in the IEP
To collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement appropriate speech/language program throughout the student's daily activities
To establish and coordinate speech therapy schedule with other therapists and teachers, allowing flexibility for classroom structure plus travel, consultation, planning and evaluation time
To maintain therapy notes on all Medicaid eligible students receiving speech therapy
To provide consultation to teachers and parents for suggestions, carryover and use of adaptive equipment and/ or assistive technology
To attend specialty courses and workshops, professional conferences, and in-services as time, budget and selection permits
To demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with faculty, staff, parents, students and community
To function under policies established by the Hot Springs Board of Education
To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of Master's Degree with an accredited educational institution in speech-language therapy. Other requirements per job description.
EXPERIENCE
One year of successful experience is required, preferably with children and adolescents. Other requirements per job description.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive movements. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.