Job Description:
SUMMARY
Evaluates and develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to meet the specific needs of students who qualify for speech and language therapy services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Current Speech-Language Pathology/Speech-Language Pathologist–Limited/Speech-Language Technician License from the Arizona Department of Health Services, and current Speech-Language Pathologist/Speech-Language Technician Certificate from the Arizona Department of Education required. FBI fingerprint check required. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License to drive a school district vehicle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED.
Evaluates and diagnoses specified speech and language deficits of students within the school district.
Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team. May assume the role of case manager by coordinating and completing all necessary paperwork and forms to enroll a student in exceptional education within the district.
Designs, develops, and delivers services prescribed in the IEP for each student that meets the qualifications for speech and/or language services.
Collaborates with any teaching staff member in developing a variety of classroom strategies to meet the educational needs of students with speech and language difficulties.
Promotes positive public relations with the community and within the school district.
Assists with the development of new programs as necessary to identify existing and potential programs to meet the needs of students in the area of speech and language therapy.
Assists with the development of training staff members to carry out existing therapy routines for students within a classroom setting.
Assists with the development of training parents to carry out home practice of speech and/or language goals.
Salary Range $57,415 – $63,391 (Based on degree & up to 5 years experience)
To apply contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@busd40.org