Speech Language Pathologist

Immediate opening, but will consider candidates for the 2025-26 school year as wellThe Austin Centers is a state-certified special education school for kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) special needs students ranging in age from five to twenty-two. We were established to provide an environment in which the pursuit of instructional effectiveness and learning is valued for students with emotional disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism or pervasive developmental delays, specific learning disabilities, and other educational challenges.SummaryThe Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, develop, and implement appropriate therapy plan for identified students in accordance with student Individualized Education Plans (IEP's). In addition, they will collaborate with IEP team members to ensure implementation of proposed goals and skill acquisition across all settings.Duties and Responsibilities· Evaluate and diagnose students who have been identified with speech and language impairments.· Plan and implement speech and language treatment plan based on assessment results, in accordance with eligibility criteria and in collaboration/ consensus of the IEP team.· Provision and training to members of the student's educational team for implementation and/or carryover of student programs.· Supervise up to two Speech and Language Pathology Assistants in accordance with the State of Arizona licensing code.· Collaborate and communicate with other members of the educational team.· Participate in team meetings relevant to supporting the students with identified special needs within the school or community environment.· Report writing for annual, triennial and progress reports in accordance with IEP standards and practices.· Document student's performance via data collection and treatment notes and place information in the ACES database and in IEP Pro.· Participate in IEP meetings and team meetings.· Oversee Speech and Language scheduling and billing.· Collaborate with staff to ensure Augmentative Communication Devices are customized for each student and are being utilized correctly.· Communicate with family members and outside professionals regarding student's progress/needs when appropriate.· Ensure Speech and Language Department has appropriate and ample therapy materials.· Uphold ASHA and State of Arizona standards and licensure requirements.· Other duties as required.Skills and Qualifications· Masters of Science or Masters of Arts in Speech Language Pathology· State of Arizona license for Speech-Language Pathologist· Speech-Language Pathologist license from Arizona Department of Education· Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)· Experience with non-verbal students, sensory integration and challenging behaviors.· Organizational skills· Flexibility· Creativity· Energetic· Collaboration skills

Created: 2025-01-30