Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist Nogales USD Student Services - Nogales, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5128864
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 29, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB DESCRIPTION Nogales Unified School District #1

SPEECH THERAPIST

Purpose Statement: The job of SPEECH THERAPIST is done for the purpose/s 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 teacher's 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 teacher 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 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 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…