Speech Language Pathologist

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position : Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports to : Principal

Supervises : None

Qualifications :

• Hold valid Oklahoma teaching certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Hold ASHA Certification or be eligible for ASHA Clinical Fellowship.
• Master's degree required.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal : To support students and school teams in the evaluation, identification, and provision of services related to communication disorders in order to improve their social and educational outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Employment Terms : Nine (9) months a year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. Benefits as established by Board policy.

FLSA Qualification : Exempt

Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Jenks Public Schools Board of Education's policy on Staff Evaluation (2.20) and by Oklahoma State Law.

Physical Demands :

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA - it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements : Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift / move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements : Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift / move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements : Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing / Speaking Requirements : Adequate to exchange information.