About this opportunity
SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY lists this 26-27 Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in los lunas, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech-Language Pathologist
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders;
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association;
New Mexico License in Speech-Language Pathology from the New Mexico Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board; and
New Mexico License issued by the PED Ancillary and Support Services.
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of NM State and Federal laws governing Special Education and adherence to those laws;
Maintain professional confidentiality and work collaboratively with peers; and
Work with District personnel and the general public in a professional manner.
Essential Responsibilities
Organizes and conducts identification program, i.e., screening and student assessments;
Coordinates student's therapy/treatment schedules in coordination with teaching staff and other related service providers;
Refers to other related service providers and teachers if necessary;
Evaluates and interprets speech and language testing and makes recommendations to aid in the educational planning for students with service needs;
Provides direct and/or consultative services in an individual, small, or large group setting;
Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service activities provided by the District and/or other professional growth activities;
May serve as case manager for student who receive speech-language services as well as may participate in Student Assistant Teams (SAT) committee meetings;
May perform Response to Intervention (RtI) tasks as well as provide recommendations for RtI tasks;
Evaluates speech and language delays and disorders, including: selection, administration, and interpretation of appropriate evaluation materials and results;
Analyzes and interprets findings for use in diagnosis and recommendations as well as reports findings, both verbally and in writing, to appropriate personnel, student and parents;
Follows Federal, State and District guidelines and criteria for eligibility and service delivery;
Plans and implements the clinical program which includes but is not limited to the management of a caseload, developing therapy schedules for students, develops measurable goals, modifies educational materials, develops a rapport with the teachers to develop and facilitate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and evaluating student progress;
Writes evaluation reports, progress reports, maintains records including Medicaid filing for eligible students;
Participates in intra-school planning and communications through attending monthly meetings of the District speech-language pathologists; and
Performs other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Work Hours:
Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be required as scheduled by School Principal.
Worksite address
los lunas, NM, 87031, US
Who can apply
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