Job Description:

TITLE:  SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - District Wide
 
CONTRACT TERMS:  10 Months

LOCATION: Location will be determined by the Director based on area of greatest need. 
 
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Certified Speech/Language Pathologist Determination Chart
 
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is illustrative only, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.

• Screen and evaluate students with language difficulties or delayed development.
• Provide speech and language services in accordance with the student's IEP.
• Supervise the Speech and Language Paraprofessional in their work with the students.
• Participate as part of the multi-disciplinary team in reviewing qualifications of students with speech and language needs or delayed development.
• Prepare lesson plans for students in accordance with their IEPs and in conjunction with the classroom teacher.
• Prepare all local, state, and federal reports associated with student caseload.
• Act as a resource on speech and language issues for the teacher, parents, and administration.
• Participate in initial and recurring training for the speech and language paraprofessional.
• And other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
A.  REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Required:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in speech/language pathology.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Standard Certification issued by the Department of Education in the area of speech pathology and a Clearance 1 Fingerprint Card. OR  Must possess a state license issued by the Arizona Department of Health  as a speech and language therapist/pathologist, and a Clearance 1 Fingerprint Card
• Desired: Master’s degree with CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency)

B.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here 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.

• The physical demands described here 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.

  C.  COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.

  
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
A.  LANGUAGE:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers,
B.  MATHEMATICS:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
C.  REASONING: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
D.  LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Must use sound judgment in performing work.
 
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:  In accordance with provisions specified in Governing
Board policy.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Reports to Director of Student Services
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  This position may supervise or provide input into the evaluation of the speech and language paraprofessional.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Apply online.  To view similar jobs and for more information on our District, please go to:  www.susd30.us

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.