Speech Language Pathologist - School Superintendent (Countywide)

Job Description:

Speech Language Pathologist - School Superintendent (Countywide)

Description

Role

Preference: Speech Language Pathologists with a certificate of clinical competency.

Responsible for the prevention, identification, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children/students ages three through twenty-two years of age exhibiting communication disorders.

Contact Joe Donaldson, MA, NCSP for additional information regarding this unique opportunity with Yavapai County Education Service Agency (YCESA) at (928) 442-5753.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Facilitate assessments of students with significant educationally relevant communication disorders through interview and initial evaluation to determine the presence and severity of a communication disorder.
• Attend all meetings involving students (which may include review of existing data meeting, eligibility determination meeting, dismissal from program, move-ins, change of placement, IEP, addendum, etc).
• Provide required information to include reason for referral, evaluation results, diagnosis and recommendations, present level of educational performance, speech/language goals, and all documentation required by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Conduct re-evaluations every three-years to determine if continued services or dismissal are appropriate.
• Provide direct or indirect services by method of one-on-one, small group, or inclusion within the classroom by integrating speech/language goals with curriculum-based objectives and ethically and legally implement the IEP.
• Document therapy sessions to accurately determine progress/regression with current goals and/or consult with other staff, if indirect therapy, to assure appropriate progress and accurate goals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Speech Language Pathology in school-based (PreK - 12).

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must hold a Speech Language Pathologist Certification issued by the Arizona Department of Education.
Must be licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Scope of practice in accordance with ASHA, state, and federal requirements.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by other electronic means with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organizing and adhering to detail.

Ability to:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Adhere to ASHA Code of Ethics, Educational Service Agency and State Guidelines regarding confidentiality, conduct, and requirements.
• Complete all assessments within the mandated IDEA timelines.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Adhere to FERPA requirements.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and/or classroom setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: UNG
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 1/28/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications