SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Possess a Bachelor's
Degree, or higher, from an accredited institution, Master
Degree preferred.
2.
Possess a valid speech
and language therapy certificate issued by the Arizona State
Department of Education.
3.
Possess personal traits
of character that enables effective communication and rapport
with pupils, staff and parents.
4.
Bilingual (English and
Spanish preferred).
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A.
Report directly to
Principal and Administrator for Special Services
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Perform and advise in
speech and language therapy service areas of screening,
evaluation, remediation and service.
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Conduct parent-staff
interpretive conferences to explain relevant individual
evaluative findings, provide recommendations to parents and
teachers.
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Be available to pupils,
parents, staff and faculty personnel to provide professional
consultation and advice on all maters related to speech and
language defects, disorders and the means by which correction or
rehabilitation may be secured.
¨
Collect, compile,
evaluate and provide, as required, pertinent data that may become
necessary as a matter of information, documentation, reports or
administrative planning requirements.
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Perform all other related
duties assigned by the Administrator for Special Services.
B.
Attend professional
workshops in you field of specialization in order to maintain
current procedures.
C.
Develop an
understanding of the local community and its educational
needs.
D.
Comply with district
policies and procedures.
SALARY:
Support Services Salary Schedule
EMPLOYMENT:
9 Months
CLOSING DATE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Full Time and Part Time Positions
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER IN
COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972
AND SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973