SLP/SLP - A/SLP - CF

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to facilitate the reduction or elimination of speech and language impairments that hinder a student’s ability to benefit from the district's educational program. The role involves working with students, families, and staff to develop and implement individualized plans.

The SLP will complete reports, participate in MDT meetings, and ensure licensure is maintained while delivering therapy plans and related services to students

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, PED and Board License to practice, alternatives to these qualifications may be acceptable.
• Maintain professional demeanor and collaborate with colleagues, parents and students.
• Demonstrates appropriate assessment techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine reports and tasks promptly and efficiently.
• Participates in student planning and program development.
• Implements individual student programs.
• Assist in student evaluation and recommendations of need for services.
• Follow district policies in screening, referral and placement.
• Develop therapy plans for delivery of services.
• Maintain adequate reports and logs to ensure accurate student information.
• Attend required MDT meetings and provide follow-up consultation as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Professional demeanor

Assessment techniques

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

PED and Board License to practice

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Supervisor: Director, Exceptional Programs

General Job Description:

To facilitate reduction or elimination of speech and language impairments that interfere with the individual student's ability to benefit from the district's educational program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete routine reports and tasks promptly and efficiently
• Participates in student planning and program development
• Implements individual student programs
• Demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate
• Works productively with colleagues, parents, and students
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of field
• Demonstrates appropriate assessment techniques and procedures
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor as defined by the code of ethics of the education professional

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in student evaluation and recommendations of need for services
• Follow district policies in the processes of screening, referral and placement
• Complete a written report inclusive of evaluation results and possible educational recommendations for each student evaluatedAssist in development of student goals and objectives to enhance skills
• Maintain accurate reports and logs to assure correct and updated student information
• Attend required Annual Review and other MDT meetings for all student on case load
• Provide professional development and ongoing follow-up consultation to teachers, parents and students as necessary to assist student to progress toward IEP goals and objectives
• Respect confidentiality of student(s), teacher(s) and school information
• Participate in Professional development activities as identified or recommended by self or supervisor
• Support use of sound amplification equipment
• Communicate with the medical community regarding the speech needs of exceptional students
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment as needed
• Maintain necessary and appropriate licensure
• Complete Medicaid in the Schools paperwork completely by due date
• Develop therapy plans for delivery of services
• Accept other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, PED and Board License to practice, alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture may be required.

Equipment/Technology Handled:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.