Speech Language Pathologist - Tempe, Arizona

Only for registered members Tempe, Arizona, United States

20 hours ago

$60,000 - $80,000 (USD) per year

TITLE: Specialist – Speech Language Pathologist · JOB DESCRIPTION: · Provide direct or indirect services to affect positive change in the communication behavior of pupils with speech and/or language impairment. Duties include diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services ...

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TITLE: Specialist – Speech Language Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide direct or indirect services to affect positive change in the communication behavior of pupils with speech and/or language impairment. Duties include diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services of children with varjous speech and language impairments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Arizona Department of Education Speech Language Pathologist certification
Master Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CFY)
Arizona Department of Health Services State Speech Language Pathology License
Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty
Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct speech and language evaluations of referred students, interpret results to parents and teachers and write appropriate recommendations and reports.
Develop, implement and monitor IEP's for students eligible for special education.
Participate in school meetings and conferences regarding students with special needs.
Provide consultation to classroom teachers, administrators, and parents.
Register with Medicaid as a provider; maintain Medicaid records.
Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
Act as case manager for designated special education students.
Participate in and lead professional development in-services.
Review and maintain speech language files and related paperwork.
Attend monthly speech language meetings.
Validate outside diagnostic evaluations and program recommendations.
Plan, conduct and or participate in in-service activities in the area of speech and language therapy.
May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

DEPARTMENT: Student Support

SALARY: Specialist Schedule

WORK YEAR: Specialist Calendar

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Student Support, and/or Director of Student Support

EVALUATION: Speech Language Performance Evaluation

SUPERVISES: Speech-Language Instructional Assistants and or Interns

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