What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Parkview Elementary School?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct speech and language screening annually for all kindergarten students and all students not previously enrolled in the school
- Evaluate students using clinical observation and standardized testing procedures that best identify the student’s potential needs
- Develop individual student plans including identification of needs, goal setting, strategies and assessment of outcomes
- Participate in referral and evaluation/programming conferences by reviewing assessment results with parents, teachers and other team members
- Provide therapies that are appropriate for the student’s identified needs and in accordance with state and federal laws and district policies
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student
- Supervise and direct speech language pathology assistants (SLPA) as required
- Maintain organized and accurate student records and files utilizing the appropriate technology systems as directed
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to students, school personnel and district needs
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or Director of Special Education
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- AR License as Speech Pathologist
- Obtain Certification of Clinical Competency
- Clean background check
- Knowledge and ability to explain psychoeducational evaluation results to parents, teachers, administration and related services personnel
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Technology skills to include SEAS, Google and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school community and parents
Physical Requirements
- Be able to stand/sit for the majority of the school day
- Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities
- Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed
- Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
- Be able to walk up and down stairs
- Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty
- In district travel
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Contract: 190 days
Salary : $50,000 - $93,791