SPEECH THERAPIST

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SPEECH THERAPIST

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2024-35

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

04/03/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Supplemental Information

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 position is located in PINEVILLE, LA at PINECREST SUPPORTS AND SERVICES CENTER.

The 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 Santa Patterson, Human Resources Director at spatterson@lsdvi.org .

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. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required. Interpreting/and transliterating, and teaching visually impaired students, require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. 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.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above 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 Pathology with a Certificate of Clinical Competency-Speech (CCC-SP) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).

• 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.

Job Concepts

• Conduct individual speech/language/communication skills evaluations on students.

• Participate in pre- and post-staffing of the students served.

• Observe the students in the classroom and dormitory environments.

• Meet with colleagues, classroom teachers and/or students to facilitate progress toward Individual Education Plan (IEP) communication goals.

• Develop and update annually the communication curriculum area of each child’s IEP as mandated by P.L. 94-142 and Louisiana Act 754; attend IEP meetings when appropriate.

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

• Prepare and submit lesson plans to meet IEP goals.

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

• Demonstrate skillful and creative use of instructional aids and materials.

• Demonstrate assessment and evaluation skills

Examples of Work

See Job concepts.

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

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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 list, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

• Yes

• No

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  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.

  03

  Do you possess a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology with a Certificate of Clinical Competency-Speech (CCC-SP) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you meet the ancillary certification and licensure requirements of the state of Louisiana as a Speech Pathologist, Speech and Language Hearing Specialist, or Speech Therapist?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you a current or former employee of SSD?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you related to a current or former employee of SSD?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

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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