Job Information
Pulaski County Special School District Summer Speech and Language Pathologist (Temporary hourly position) in Little Rock, Arkansas
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
Valid Arkansas and ASHA license in Speech and Language Pathology
Must possess a strong history of Medicaid reimbursement billing
Be cleared through check-out with all PCSSD end-of-year check-out systems.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
JOB GOALS: To help reduce or eliminate speech impediments that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Evaluate and diagnose communication disorders according to state and federal special education guidelines.
Participate in evaluation conferences.
Implement an individual education plan for assigned students.
Cooperate with teachers and parents by providing information, discussing appropriate goals and offering any other assistance.
Monitor and conduct ongoing evaluation of student progress.
Participate in parent conferences to review students' progress.
Conduct a conference when additional changes or discontinuance of a special program is indicated.
Cooperate in the districts' inservice training program.
Maintain special education due process/work files.
Document progress of students and maintain information needed for Medicaid billing.
Know Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, district and school guidelines and regulations and adhere to the same.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Salary: $65.00/hr
Length: As needed, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
EVALUATION :
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Support Staff Personnel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org . Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : May 24, 2024 (or until filled)
IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, QUALIFIED DISABLED, OR VETERAN IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE DISTRICT WILL MAKE SPECIAL EFFORTS TO EMPLOY AND ADVANCE WOMEN, BLACKS AND DISABLED PERSONS. EQUITY CONCERNS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EQUITY AND PUPIL SERVICES.