About this opportunity
Sunnyside Unified School District No. 12 lists this Speech and Language Pathologist (District Pool) - 26/27 SY opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech Language Pathologist
Under general supervision, coordinates pre-referral, evaluation, speech and language instruction and therapies for qualified students. Facilitates communication between school staff, parents, outside agencies, therapists regarding the health and education needs of the special needs students.
Essential Functions:
Participates in pre-referral meetings to generate accommodation plans for students who are experiencing difficulties
Directs speech language therapy services for articulation, expressive and receptive language, social pragmatic language, and speech fluency
May co-teach and provide modeling for regular education teachers who are working with at-risk students
Conducts evaluations with formal and informal testing, informal screenings, and student interventions
Conducts child study meetings to determine evaluation needs
Prepares and delivers therapy lesson plans for students
Administers speech and language and observational portions of the comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation
Provides input into diagnostic decisions and placement decisions for students who qualify for special education services
Determines the student's goals and objectives and provide direct instruction or consultative services to meet these goals including necessary use of assistive technology and/or augmentative communication devices
Responsible for special education and 504 paperwork on students
Conveys information from the school to the parent regarding education and health concerns/needs
Assists parents with accessing appropriate services in the community (medical, mental health, etc.)
Instructs teachers, parents and students regarding activities and equipment, in lieu of, or as follow-up to therapy
Keeps progress notes and discharge records
Analyzes notes and prepares reports based on findings
Participates in Medicaid reimbursement billing process for qualified providers and qualified students
Collaborates with other SLP's to enhance techniques/share information
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and other Characteristics:
Knowledge of the field of Speech Language Pathologist
Knowledge of special education requirements both Federal and State regulations
Knowledge of childhood development disorders and treatments
Knowledge of Arizona Academics Standards for all grade levels
Skill in developing and implementing individualized lesson plans
Skill in AAC device programming
Skill in working with culturally and linguistically diverse children
Skill in working independently
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in an indoor environment
Work requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Communication Disorders, or related field preferred
Standard Speech-Language Pathologist PreK-12 Certificate from the Arizona Department of Education
Arizona Speech/Language Pathology License
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or the equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
ASHA Clinical Certificate of Competence (CCC-SLP)
Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment.
Salary Grade: TBD
Application Procedure: Apply online
Worksite address
tucson, AZ, 85718, US
Who can apply
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