Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

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Maize Unified School District 266

Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) (5306)

JOB POSTING

Job Details

Title Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

Posting ID 5306

Description We are seeking a Speech Language pathologistPRN for the

24-25 school year.

Purpose Statement

The Speech Language Pathologist supports the instructional program with

specific responsibilities

for identifying students with communication disorders; planning and

implementing appropriate

individual educational plans to minimize adverse impact on student

success; and recommending

direct and indirect services.

Essential Functions 1. Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation,

fluency, voice, expressive and

receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication

disorders,

determining program eligibility, and developing recommendations for

treatment.

2. Collaborates with a variety of groups and individuals (e.g. parents,

teachers, physicians,

administration, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose

of

communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in

compliance with

established guidelines.

3. Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g.

testing and screening,

IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.), presents

evaluation results,

develops treatment plans, and provides training to parents, students,

and staff.

4. Develops individual educational plans, interventions, and

educational materials to

minimize the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance

with regulatory

requirements.

5. Interprets medical reports within the scope of the Speech Language

Pathologist's

experience to provide information and ensure that treatment and

intervention plans are

appropriate.

6. Maintains files and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs,

billing information,

treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening

results, etc.) to

ensure the availability of information as required for reference and

compliance.

7. Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training,

IEPs, team meetings,

general education intervention meetings, etc.) to convey and gather

information.

8. Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs,

correspondence, memos,

educational plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation,

progress reports,

etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written

reference, and

conveying information.

9. Provides speech and language therapy to students to minimize the

adverse impact of

speech and language disorders on student success.

10. Provides itinerant services at multiple work sites and provides

therapy and assistance as

required.

11. Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and therapy

techniques,

assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) and determines

the

appropriate approach for addressing students' needs.

12. Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students,

etc.), resolves problems,

provides information, and/or makes referral to appropriate personnel.

13. Schedules student speech language therapy intervention sessions and

directs services in

an efficient and timely manner.

14. Supervises paras and/or speech assistants including monitoring

performance and

supporting the overall objectives of the instructional program to impact

student success.

15. Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites and ensures

the availability of

items as needed.

16. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient

and effective functioning

of the work unit.

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Minimum Job R quirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments

Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications

Ability to perform basic math including calculations using fractions,

ratios and percents

Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines

Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents,

and/or facilitate group

discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw

conclusions.

Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and laws

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and

disorders;

principles and practices of speech and language therapy

Ability to utilizing specialized equipment in communication disorders

Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data and to translate

therapy data into meaningful

educational activities

Ability to communicate with tact and patie