Job Description:

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Screen, evaluate and teach students with communication, language, and/or speech disorders 
2. Develop and implement individual educational programs (IEP) for each student identified for services (preschool-grade 8)
3. Participate on Child Study Teams, Multidisciplinary evaluation and IEP teams, and assist in screenings for potential problems (i.e., hearing screening, Arena screening for preschool students)
4. Maintain attendance and hourly contact records
5. Observation, screening, evaluation, and consultation for students who require or may require speech therapy services
6. Writing evaluation reports, goals and objectives for students receiving speech therapy services
7. Maintain up to date and correct student list, dates of IEP reviews and scheduled meetings, and current copies of students goals and objectives
8. Maintain effective working relationships with other special education personnel as well as regular education personnel and parents
9. Provide direct services to students according to a schedule developed collaboratively with the MET team
10. Participate with the entire Madison special education team in delivering appropriate services by following state and district guidelines 
11. Exhibit the level of professionalism expected of a Speech Language Therapist and Madison employee
12. Provide services in pull out and inclusive settings
13. Demonstrate best practices in the delivery of services
14. Experience with Augmentative Devices preferred

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist   ## 2 positions available ##

Length of Work Yr: 9 months with Benefits

Salary Range: $64,153 +

Department: Student Services

Reports To: Assistant Director for Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters degree in Speech and Language Therapy
2. Arizona certification
3. ASHA certification preferred
4. Successful experience in K-8 schools
5. Experience in language development of non-native English speakers
6. Familiar with augmentative communication devices and instructing students in use