Van Buren School District
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct speech and language screening annually for all kindergarten students and all students not previously enrolled in the school
Evaluate students using clinical observation and standardized testing procedures that best identify the student's potential needs
Develop individual student plans including identification of needs, goal setting, strategies and assessment of outcomes
Participate in referral and evaluation/programming conferences by reviewing assessment results with parents, teachers and other team members
Provide therapies that are appropriate for the student's identified needs and in accordance with state and federal laws and district policies
Communicate effectively with colleagues, students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student
Supervise and direct speech language pathology assistants (SLPA) as required
Maintain organized and accurate student records and files utilizing the appropriate technology systems as directed
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to students, school personnel and district needs
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or Director of Special Education
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology AR License as Speech Pathologist Obtain Certification of Clinical Competency Clean background check Knowledge and ability to explain psychoeducational evaluation results to parents, teachers, administration and related services personnel Strong organizational skills Effective written and oral communication skills Technology skills to include SEAS, Google and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school community and parents Physical Requirements
Be able to stand/sit for the majority of the school day Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground) Be able to walk up and down stairs Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty In district travel
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reports to:
Director of Special Education
Contract:
190 days
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology AR License as Speech Pathologist Obtain Certification of Clinical Competency Clean background check Knowledge and ability to explain psychoeducational evaluation results to parents, teachers, administration and related services personnel Strong organizational skills Effective written and oral communication skills Technology skills to include SEAS, Google and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school community and parents Physical Requirements
Be able to stand/sit for the majority of the school day Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground) Be able to walk up and down stairs Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty In district travel
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reports to:
Director of Special Education
Contract:
190 days