Speech Language Pathologist - Siloam Springs School District

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:  Speech Language Pathologist

QUALIFICATIONS:       

• Masters or doctoral degree in communicative disorders from an educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Board of Examiners or ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
• Clinical summary signed by a program director of an accredited program verifying completion of clinical practicum requirements
• Thirty-six weeks of supervised full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid professional experience
• Passage of a national exam (Praxis)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  190 days per the Teacher's Work Calendar.  Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to the Teacher's Agreement.

REPORTS TO:  Building administration and District Special Education Supervisor (LEA)

POSITION OVERVIEW:         

Speech-language Therapist to work with students grades K-12 identified with communication disorders including language and articulation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide evaluation and testing to identify students with speech-language disabilities.
2. Provide therapy to students as identified as Speech Language Impaired.
3. Maintain Individual Education Plan and required documents for each student’s speech-language therapy services. 
4. Facilitate and attend conferences with parents, teachers,and support service providers as needed to provide services defined by student's IEP.
5. Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education teachers regarding student needs pertaining to speech and language.
6. Participate in in-service and teacher training provided by the district.