Bentonville Schools
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Services, to lead the process in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school district's speech therapy program for students with speech needs.
Essential Functions
Develops, implements and coordinates the school district's speech therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.
Screen, evaluates and monitors students with disabilities or physical mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning to enhance their ability to perform communication activities.
Collaborate with staff to ensure team understanding of student speech performance strengths, needs, and outcomes.
Evaluate the student's ability and formulate the student's speech profile, providing written reports that reflect strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guide evidence‑based intervention.
Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
Provide targeted, evidence‑based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
Assess the need for assistive technology and equipment and make recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.
Document speech therapy services and maintain records in accordance with school district policies, state and federal laws and regulations.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.
Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Services and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge and use of speech therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice to guide intervention decisions.
Knowledge of speech development throughout the life span and integration with a student's unique developmental status.
Knowledge of the influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socio-economic factors on a student's ability to communicate.
Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students and speech therapy practice in schools.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness.
Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite).
Ability to determine the need for a speech therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the student.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification/License
Arkansas State licensure to practice speech therapy in a school setting.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education
Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Graduation from an accredited program in Speech Therapy.
Experience Successful prior experience working as a SpeechTherapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.
FLSA Status Exempt
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Essential Functions
Develops, implements and coordinates the school district's speech therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.
Screen, evaluates and monitors students with disabilities or physical mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning to enhance their ability to perform communication activities.
Collaborate with staff to ensure team understanding of student speech performance strengths, needs, and outcomes.
Evaluate the student's ability and formulate the student's speech profile, providing written reports that reflect strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guide evidence‑based intervention.
Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
Provide targeted, evidence‑based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
Assess the need for assistive technology and equipment and make recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.
Document speech therapy services and maintain records in accordance with school district policies, state and federal laws and regulations.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.
Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Services and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge and use of speech therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice to guide intervention decisions.
Knowledge of speech development throughout the life span and integration with a student's unique developmental status.
Knowledge of the influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socio-economic factors on a student's ability to communicate.
Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students and speech therapy practice in schools.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness.
Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite).
Ability to determine the need for a speech therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the student.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification/License
Arkansas State licensure to practice speech therapy in a school setting.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education
Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Graduation from an accredited program in Speech Therapy.
Experience Successful prior experience working as a SpeechTherapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.
FLSA Status Exempt
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