Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Position Type :
Student Support and Related Services / Speech and Language Pathology
Date Posted : 1 / 24 / 2024
1 / 24 / 2024
Location : Districtwide
Districtwide
Date Available :
07 / 01 / 2024 Speech Language Pathologist
FOUR DAY WORK WEEK FOR SCHOLARS AND EMPLOYEES!
Cartwright School District is the second-largest elementary school district in Arizona, with over 14,000 culturally diverse students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade classrooms.
We are rated "Highly Performing" by the U.S. Department of Education. We offer a competitive salary, a team-oriented atmosphere, unmatchable staff development and a FOUR-DAY work week!
Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member.
We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.
JOB GOAL
To identify and / or diagnose, remediate speech / language disorders that would have an impact on the educational experience of the students in the Cartwright School District.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Current Arizona Certificate to practice as a speech / language pathologist.
- A degree in speech / language pathology from a nationally accredited college or university.
- Master's, CCC's preferred. Bachelor's considered.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To screen and / or identify speech / language disorders of referred students.
- To administer and interpret tests relating to articulation, fluency, voice, orofacial, neurological, cognitive and communication disorders.
- To assist in assessing, selecting and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in the use of these systems.
- To plan and implement therapy programs based on assessments and student needs supporting the schools' educational goals.
- To enhance speech / language proficiency and communication effectiveness.
- To confer with teachers, parents and other staff whenever necessary.
- To maintain case records on all referred students.
- Engage in collaboration and provide leadership for speech / language related preventative interventions.
- To keep abreast of new developments in the field of speech / language pathology by seeking out professional learning opportunities.
- Make data driven decisions for all students.
- Supervise speech-language pathologist assistants when necessary.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director / Asst. Director of Special Services.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
- Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
- Monitoring and assisting children with activities.
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
REPORTS TO : Director and / or Assistant Director of Special Services
LOCATION : Special Service Depaertment
SUPERVISES : NA
CALENDAR : 10 Month
JOB CATEGORY : Certified
BEGINNING SALARY : Certified Salary Schedule, As approved by the Governing Board
BENEFITS : As approved by the Governing Board
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION : Until filled