Speech - Language Pathologist

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. The Pathologist is responsible for the planning and oversight of the schools' program that addresses local school speech-language goals.

Qualifications:

Valid Arkansas teaching license with applicable endorsement/certification (required)

Minimum of three (3) years of successful campus or administrative experience (preferred)

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology (SLP)

Strong logistical, planning and coordination skills required

Ability to perform research and communicate results effectively results

Efficient organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines required

Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with the public and district staff and management required

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of development and evaluation of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning Responsibilities:

Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings

Evaluates, analyzes, and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services

Presents and explains data to IEP team members

Prepares evaluation summary

Develops educational plans (IEP's) for identified students based on individually assessed needs in accordance with federal, state and local laws/guidelines

Schedules intervention using a variety of service models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pullouts as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment

Collaborates with school personnel, such as teachers and psychologists, to best meet students' needs

Maintains records of the speech-language program and preparing periodic reports as required.

Safeguards confidentiality of student records

Completes records for third party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner as appropriate

Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards

Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws

Complies with established lines of authority within the parameter of professional standards.

Serves on student intervention teams/Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams as appropriate

Cooperates with local education agencies, community and/or state programs to affect comprehensive services

Serves on committees, such as curriculum development committee, school-based committees, and /or speech-language development meetings

Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments.

Observes students in educational environments

Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes

Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language, and hearing programs

Presents information to school personnel about language disorders and speech disorders as they relate to literacy, interactive communication skills, articulation, voice, and fluency and their impact on communication and learning

Provides information to parents and teachers about speech, language and hearing development

Speaks to community organizations and allied professionals, conducting workshops and providing public information when appropriate

Supervises paraprofessionals, aides, volunteers and other professionals (as appropriate)

Evaluates effectiveness of personnel assigned to the speech-language pathologist

Manages and conducts therapy

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Arkansas Standard Course of Study in management of communicative disorders

Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders

Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students

Selects and implements evidence-based practices which support the goals and objectives of the speech and language program and implementing the service delivery model most appropriate to the student's degree of severity

Uses systematic and evidence-based methods and techniques and intervention strategies to foster communicative competence

Manages the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to delivery of services

Adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance

Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students

Adheres to Local, State, Federal Regulations and Ethical Practices

Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language and education. Serves as a liaison by providing consultation to parents, teachers and other appropriate school personnel

Consults/seeks the assistance of teachers, parents and other non-school agencies to meet the communication needs of students

Makes recommendations and referrals for audiological/medical and related services

Collaborates appropriately with other allied health professional (i.e. physicians, therapists, etc.)

Other duties as assigned by the superintendent or designee

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.