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Speech Therapist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2025-39

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

05/28/2025

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About this Job

LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for a

SPEECH THERAPIST

This is a full time 11 months and 8 hours per day position.

To be filled immediately. Position #40894

The Speech Therapist will conduct and interpret assessments for students who may be in need of speech/language services. Provide therapeutic services to students with communication disorders. Attend evaluations and IEP meetings as necessary. *Refer to Job Specifications*

T he Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at [email protected].

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

Physical Activity Level:

The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

To apply for this vacancy, click this link -https://jobs.la.gov/and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.You mustinclude all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology with the ability to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competency-Speech (CCC-SP) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) or a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited school with eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year.

+ Must meet the ancillary certification and licensure requirements of the State of Louisiana as a Speech Pathologist; Speech and Language Hearing Specialist; or Speech Therapist.

+ Must possess, or be willing to acquire, expressive and receptive sign language skills. The minimum acceptable Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level for effective job performance is Advanced.

Job Specification

Program Management Responsibilities

+ Implement school system policies and school philosophy and programs in the instruction of students.

+ Exhibit knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.

+ Exhibit understanding of children with handicaps and their needs, especially children served by the schools, and demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families.

+ Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development.

+ Demonstrate appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.

+ Exercise good judgment and common sense in making decisions.

+ Maintain complete and accurate records and exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.

+ Apply knowledge and skills of program supervision demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.

+ Maintain a safe physical environment and organize available space, materials, and/or equipment according to the requirements of the instructional program.

+ Maintain amplification and/or augmentative communication equipment and inventory assigned equipment.

+ Develop and maintain reasonable classroom rules for appropriate student behavior and the care of school property, facilities, and equipment.

+ Meet with parents, students, and faculty/staff members and maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies.

+ Participate in various committee meetings and staffing as appropriate.

Programmatic Responsibilities

+ Conduct assessments in collaboration with staff to identify students with communication disorders as well as to inform instruction and intervention consistent with evidence-based practices.

+ Provide therapeutic services to students exhibiting communication disorder, including those involving language, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, and voice/resonance.

+ Provide therapeutic services targeting literacy achievement to impact the educational of students.

+ Coordinate scheduling of students for communication skills services according to Act 754 Regulations.

+ Use available curriculum materials, equipment, and facilities in the teaching/learning process in a variety of approaches/techniques to meet individual student educational needs.

+ Meet and maintain federal and state mandates as well as local policies in performance of duties to include Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, Medicaid billing, report writing, and treatment plan/therapy log development.

+ Develop and update annually the communication curriculum area of each child’s IEP and attend IEP meetings when appropriate.

Professional Conduct

+ Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.

+ Exhibit professional ethics.

+ Exhibit initiative and recognize and follow established communication channels.

+ Exhibit a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.

+ Use time effectively.

+ Participate in Performance Evaluation System.

+ Keep abreast of new trends, approaches, techniques and teaching strategies and attend in-service workshops as mandated by local policies or legislative acts.

+ Attend faculty, staff, and administrative and/or professional meetings as required by the supervisor.

+ Maintain an appropriate student-adult relationship and respect the individual worth and dignity of each student.

+ Participate in school sponsored activities as a sponsor, advisor, and/or participant.

+ Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with students using effective expressive and receptive sign language skills.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties and Other Information

Refer to Job Specifications.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

01

I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess a Certificate of Clinical Competency-Speech (CCC-SP) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) or a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited school with eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year? If so, please list out the applicable information and Attach documents with your application.

05

Do you possess or are you willing to acquire expressive and receptive sign language skills?

06

Are you a retiree from a LA State retirement system? If yes, please indicate which system.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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