Speech Language Pathologist

Balsz School District; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Balsz School District seeks a Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist to oversee communication skills among students across all campuses. The role involves evaluating speech and language deficits and developing tailored interventions.

Applicants must hold an Arizona Speech/Language Impaired Certificate and demonstrate strong management and instructional skills. Commitment to student growth and collaboration with staff is essential. Employment includes student contact days and professional growth activities.

Qualifications

• Possesses or qualifies for appropriate Arizona Speech/Language Impaired Certificate.
• Demonstrates ability to manage groups of students.
• Produces evidence of a comprehensive background in child development and instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students’ communication skills to determine speech and language deficits.
• Instructs students to implement goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
• Consults with teachers and parents to develop plans for services.

Skills

Ability to manage groups of students

Accountability for student growth

Background in child development

Implementation of instructional programs

Collaboration with administration and staff

Education

Arizona Speech/Language Impaired Certificate

Job description

Position Type: 30 Special Education - Student Services/ Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist

Date Posted: 3/24/2024

Location: All Balsz School District Campuses (High-Needs School)

Employment

FLSA Exempt - Student contact days + in-service(s)

Salary: Auxiliary Salary Schedule

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Supervises: No Supervisory Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Possesses or qualifies for appropriate Arizona Speech/Language Impaired Certificate
• Possesses special area endorsements as required by state and/or federal regulations or district policy and procedures.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates ability to productively manage groups of students.
• Demonstrates accountability for student growth in all areas consistent with District developed goals.
• Produces evidence of a comprehensive background in child development, instructional strategies, classroom curricular implementation, learning theory and the effective school research.
• Plans, implements and evaluates instructional programs appropriate for areas of assignment and student population.
• Works cooperatively with administration and staff at the building level to best meet the educational needs of the student population.

Essential Functions

• Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their speech and language deficits and developing recommendations.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
• Instructs students for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in speech pathology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students’ speech and language services.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
• Assumes responsibility for providing instruction to students consistent with the District Goals and Objectives.
• Develops procedures for assessing and evaluating student progress on stated objectives.
• Modifies instruction for students not performing appropriately with grade level materials.
• Demonstrates knowledge in subject areas.
• Helps students develop positive self-concepts.
• Supports and implements established District discipline program.
• Becomes aware of and follows the policies and procedures of the school and District.
• Specifies objectives and teaching procedures for the lesson.
• Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small and large groups.
• Maintains an attractive and stimulating learning environment.
• Communicates enthusiasm and demonstrates warmth and friendliness.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to needs and feelings of students.
• Maintains positive and disruptive behavior.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and community members.
• Works cooperatively with parents.
• Follows the policies and administrative procedures of the school and District.
• Participates in professional growth activities exclusive of required in-service.
• Assists in accomplishing school goals.
• Regular and punctual attendance required to meet essential functions of job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

How to Apply

Applications can be obtained from the Balsz School District office via the website at www.balsz.org. District employees applying for this position are required to submit an application on the website.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and isn’t an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Balsz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.