Speech and Hearing Therapist

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• 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Shifts for Schools : Elementary : 7 : 15am - 2 : 15pm, Middle : 8 : 35 – 3 : 45pm, High : 8 : 00 – 3 : 15pm Bill rate : $ 55.58 / Hour Pay rate : $ 42.76 / Hour Submit Candidates at vaishnavis@tscti.com GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under limited supervision, provides professional services to screen, identify, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate students with communication disorders.
• Reports to the Principals of assigned schools.
• SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.  Screens and identifies students with communication disorders.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing and language impairments.  Consults with school principals to develop a schedule which is in compliance with the Defined Minimum Program and the student's IEP for regular instructional periods for students on caseload.  Assists and counsels teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech / language impairments.  Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.  Plans and evaluates instruction to meet individual students' needs and to correct existing speech or language handicaps within assigned caseload.  Communicates with classroom teachers, parents and other school staff members to implement continued instructional practices for the students' daily activities.  Provides information, support and counseling to parents and families as appropriate.  Develops IEPs for students on caseload.  Complies with applicable state and federal laws in the implementation of procedural safeguards; complies with standard operating procedures developed by the Office of Programs for the Handicapped.  Maintains required student and district records.  Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from staff, parents and other agency personnel regarding therapy services.  Performs various office duties as necessary, including preparing reports and correspondence, compiling information and data for reports, attending meetings, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.  Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone, audiometer, hearing aids, scopes, augmentative devices, tape recorder, various other learning aids, etc.
• ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs related duties as required.
• MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Requires a Bachelor's degree in speech / language pathology supplemented by one to two years of experience and / or training in speech therapy, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess certification to meet State and Southern Association standards.

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