Speech And Language Pathologist

Definition

Definition: Under general supervision of the Exceptional Education Director, the Speech and Language Pathologist provides support for teachers for children with disabilities.

Primary Job Functions: Primary functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Job Duties

• Assist and guide teachers and staffing observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech impairments.
• Be respectful and open to the cultural differences of all families.
• Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of children who are referred to the program.
• Assists with hearing screening as needed.
• Provides appropriate annual goals and benchmarks for each eligible child's IEP.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other staff members to implement needed services into the child's daily activities.
• Maintains current records on each qualifying child in the program.
• Maintains lists of referred, screened and eligible students.
• Conducts parent-staff conferences to explain relevant individual evaluative findings, provide recommendations to parents and service providers.
• Provides professional consultation and advice on all matters related to speech and language deficits and the means by which correction or rehabilitation may occur.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Provides parent training's concerning current speech and language issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of:

• The history, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
• Arizona State and Federal Regulations for Special Education
• How to provide a developmentally appropriate Speech and Language program for Grades K-6 Principles, methods, practices, and techniques for working with young children

Skilled in:

• Computer programs including MS Office Suite and Internet usage
• Oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
• Maintaining current records on all identified children served in the program

Ability to:

• Provide appropriate speech and language program utilizing classroom therapy integration and the team/collaborative intervention model
• Maintain records of student's needs
• Maintain a confidential, private, professional attitude in working with families and staff
• Embrace change and challenges in a positive and professional manner

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience: Master's Degree from accredited college or university, Certificate of Clinical Competence, License as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Arizona. Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist. School experience preferred.

Driving Requirement: This job description does not require the incumbent to drive; however, any employee who chooses or is asked to drive any vehicle for work related community business must receive written annual authorization to do so. For clarification, work related community business includes driving to and from SRPMIC government sites and buildings.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

Terms of Employment: This position is treated as a full-time exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check. Employee is Subject to Random Drug Testing and completion of a Background Check every five (5) years.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Benefits:

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.