Speech-Language Pathologist

Position Summary

The school speech / language pathologist conducts speech and language assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for students with communication disabilities. The school speech / language pathologist typically works at one (1) or more school sites where services are provided to both general and special education students. Broad-based services include consultation, support for interventions, assessment and evaluation, professional learning, and school improvement activities. The speech / language pathologist is expected to adhere to applicable federal and state laws and regulations (i.e., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), and Section

504).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Participate in the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) / Response to Instruction(RtI) by :

• a. educating teachers regarding typical speech and language development;
• b. assisting teachers in designing appropriate instructional strategies;

c. providing short term support services; and / or,

d. completing a referral to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) for those students who have not made sufficient gains through the RtI process.

2. Complete evaluations / reevaluations as required by federal and state laws.

3. Assist the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in determining the appropriate eligibility of a student.

4. Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) development.

5. Provide appropriate therapy services to support students in their academic programming by :

h. assisting in the coordination of services for students transitioning from one (1)-level of education to another (i.e., elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, and secondary to post-secondary sites).

6. According to departmental guidelines, completes exit / dismissal of students, when appropriate.

7. Complete document of daily therapy sessions.

b. completing and distributing IEP progress reports.

8. Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position, as assigned.

Position Expectations

1. Comply with and implement related federal and state laws and District policies, regulations, and procedures as related to speech / audiology services.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

3. Communicate effectively both written and verbally.

4. Practice consistent documentation of evaluation caseloads and provided services as requested by the supervising site-based administrator or Director of Special Education.

5. Utilize a computer for email communication, data collection, documentation, and the development of written evaluation reports.

6. Demonstrate general knowledge in the fundamental principles, trends, and research in the field of school speech / language pathology.

7. Work collaboratively with students, parents / guardians, peers, administration, and community members.

8. Maintain and improve professional competence.

Position RequirementsEducation and Training

Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of speech and language impairments.

Licenses and Certifications

1. Must possess or be able to acquire by time of appointment to the position, an Exceptional Pupils Ages 3-21 endorsement for Speech and Language Impairments issued by the Nevada Department of Education.

2. A valid driver's license or state-issued identification card.

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate of Clinical Competence and license by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology.

Expression of InterestInterested applicants are invited to submit their resume to Kim Hammond at kim.hammond@doralacademynv.org

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : From $71.00 per hour

Expected hours : 20 - 40 per week

Work Location : In person