Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Reports to: LEA Supervisor & Building Principal

Dept/Campus: Assigned Campus

Salary: Commensurate with Experience (https://www.starcityschools.org/browse/9822)

Length of Contract: 190 Days

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice, language, or communication

disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
• Valid Arkansas license as a speech language pathologist granted by the Arkansas Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
• ASHA certification
• Certification of Clinical Competence (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Skill in the use of tests and measurements for assessing speech-language disorders
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned
• Maintain a calm and patient demeanor with students and others

Experience:

One year of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience.

The District may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvementin the decision-making process
• Communicate and promote expectation for high-level performance from students; hold students accountable for high performance; recognize excellence and achievement.
• Articulate a clear direction for all students and staff; articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
• Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services.
• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent withspeech-language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Participate in the IEP committee regarding interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with speech and/or language disorders according to district procedures.
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
• Report student progress each nine week grading period to parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students.
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with communication deficits.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, ADE rule, and the local board policy.
• Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the speech-language therapy program and implement changes based on the findings.
• Assist in the selection and maintenance of materials, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Establish control and administer discipline according to board polices and administrative regulations.
• Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of speech-language therapy to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Other duties assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

Student supervision and extra duties as assigned by the principal. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control

under stress; maintain a clear focus on customer service

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; moderate carrying

Last Revised: March 31, 2022