Nadaburg Unified School District #81

                                                      Job Description

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Supervisor: Director of Special Education/Superintendent

Salary: To Be Determined Based on Education and Experience

Overview

To provide direct or consultative services to students to help reduce or eliminate disabilities related to speech and/or language in order to derive full benefit from the district's educational programs.

Qualifications

• Arizona Standard Speech-Language Certification.
• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Certification of Clinical Competence preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Conducts a thorough screening, assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, and language impairments; interprets results to parents and teachers and writes appropriate recommendations and reports.
• Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs for students eligible for speech and language services.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community, as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual student needs and correct existing speech and/or language dysfunction.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.
• Provides information and support to parents and families when appropriate.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech services.
• Keeps thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school provided speech services.
• Participates in professional growth activities and keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.