Speech Language Pathologist

SUMMARY: Position is responsible for providing speech/language services to meet the individual needs of students with oral communication and speech/language impairments. Position is responsible for screening and assessment; goal development; and planning/implementing appropriate speech and language treatment services to maximize student learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks: • Provides speech/language therapy to students. Caseload management. Enter goals and progress in district's online platfomr. Evaluates and assesses the student's functional status to identify and determine needs for speech/language therapy. • Selects, administers, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. • Gathers background information as necessary on the student's educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist with determining possible causes of speech disorders. • Develops individualized education plans for students receiving speech/language therapy services and implements therapy sessions that target IEP goals. • Chooses appropriate activities for developing the student's speech, voice, fluency, and language skills. • Instructs students on how to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice skills. • Recommends the adaptation of the student's learning environment as necessary. • Provides consultation to teachers and staff members to ensure the integration of speech/language development techniques into the student's classroom routine. • Monitors student progress, reevaluates IEP objectives, and adjusts delivery of speech/language services as appropriate. • Conferences with parents/guardians and provides them with support and information regarding their child. • Instructs parents/guardians in exercises to implement at home and in the care and use of specialized equipment. • Serves as a resource to staff members and conducts workshops at the assigned school(s) regarding speech/language services and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students. • Consults with physicians and other agencies as necessary and assists with referring students to appropriate specialists. • Adheres to legal and ethical standards and guidelines regarding the provision of speech/language services. • Maintains thorough records for each student receiving speech/language services at the assigned school(s) and provides related reports. • Requisitions needed supplies and equipment. • Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Skills & Requirements Must possess a Master's degree in speech language pathology and meet the Arkansas Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements including holding or be eligible to hold a School Speech-Language Pathologist license issued by the Arkansas Board of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred. Some experience providing speech language therapy in a school based setting preferred. Qualifications