EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Certified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in Speech Therapy from regionally accredited college or university preferred
• Valid Arizona Speech and Language Therapy Certification.
• Have experience as a speech therapist preferred.
• Have training and experience in individual and group speech therapy.
• Familiarity with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.), the No Child Left Behind Act, and state program requirements.

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for administering individualized tests to referred students, conducting evaluations, and reporting results for placement of students in Speech Therapy Programs. Provide speech therapy services to assigned case load of students under the direction of the Director for Special Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and Local School Board Policy.
2. Administer Individualized Tests for students referred for speech and language evaluations.
3. Conducts comprehensive evaluations, preparing written and oral evaluation findings.
4. Writes Individual Educational Plan goals and objectives for assigned students.
5. Writes progress reposts for assigned students.
6. Interprets evaluation results to students, parents, and school staff.
7. Participates in the evaluation, placement, and review conferences for speech therapy students.
8. Provides individual and group speech therapy for assigned regular and exceptional students.
9. Confers with parent regarding speech and language needs for their children.
10. Performs other job relevant duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO:   Director - Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of personnel.

ADA accommodations: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principal criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

Board Approved: 7/11/07