ITLE:  Speech and Language Pathologist

CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  The job of "Speech /Language Pathologist" involves assessing students’ speech development level; providing information for program development and student placement; improving students’ performance; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Day Contract. Related Service Salary Schedule Salary based on education and experience

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services and Principals

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 

• Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their communication needs deficits and developing recommendations.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
• Instructs students for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment tissues.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students’ speech and language services.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Skills to apply assessment instruments, interpret test data and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
• Abilities to complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community.
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation, and ability to sit for prolonged periods

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Licensure for Speech Therapy Arizona Department of Education Certificate, Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card, Valid Driver’s License. Prior job experience preferred. Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:  critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.  Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Email:tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org