JOB DESCRIPTION Nogales Unified School District 1 SPEECH THERAPIST
Purpose Statement The job of SPEECH THERAPIST is done for the purposes of developing students success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching, and student progress, activities, outcomes, addressing students specific needs, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
This job reports to STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR.
Essential Functions Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers expectations, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses students academic needs, progress, expectations, goals, etc. (e.g., developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement, and success of the program.
Collaborates with classroom teachers on techniques and strategies for students with special needs for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to Education Code, administrative, and/or school policies.
Works with individual children and small groups for the purpose of providing speech therapy services.
Other Functions Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Analytical skills • Applying assessment instruments • Preparing and maintaining accurate records • Promoting a child-centered environment • Record keeping • Verbal and written communication skills
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:
• Age-appropriate activities • Bilingual English-Spanish • Helpful pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws • Stages of child development • Working knowledge of the school system
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events, often gather, collate, and/or classify data, and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with data of varied types and/or purposes, and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment.
In working with others, problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines and problem-solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Adapting curriculum to meet needs of students • Adapting to changing work priorities • Addressing the learning styles of students • Assessing learning outcomes achieved by students • Communicating with students • Creating and maintaining a climate of respect • Implementing activities that promote student learning • Implementing classroom management techniques • Maintaining confidentiality • Meeting deadlines and schedules • Planning instructional goals and outcomes for students • Setting priorities • Utilizing current technology • Working as part of a team • Working with detailed information and data • Working with frequent interruptions
Responsibility Responsibilities include working under limited supervision, using standardized practices and/or methods, leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organizations services.
Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:
• Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling • Some climbing and balancing • Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling • Significant fine finger dexterity
Generally, the job requires 5 sitting, 20 walking, and 75 standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard-free environment.
Experience Job-related experience is desired.
Education A Bachelors degree or higher is required to be eligible for the required certificate and license.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses None specified
Valid DHS Speech Pathologist License and AZ ADE Standard-Speech Language Technician PreK-12 Certification
Continuing Educ. Training Clearances Maintain Arizona ADE Certification DHS Speech License Maintain Clean Motor Vehicle Record Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Card Fingerprint Background Clearance
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Exempt Special Services SS Job description available upon request