POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
Speech Pathologist, CY-0665-05
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full time, School Year
Salary Range $34.76 to $45.19, Per Hour
LOCATION:
Tuba City Boarding School, Tuba City, AZ
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
2024-D33N19-019
Vacancies: 1
Issue Date: 09/30/24
Closing Date: 10/21/24 - 04:00 pm, Mountain (DST) Timezone
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The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being. The Department of the Interior (DOI) values diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical, and academic experiences. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high-quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Assess students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility, and developing recommendations for treatment.
- Design individual treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Instruct eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders.
- Interpret medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language pathologist’s experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
- Maintain files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
- Provide speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
- ASHA Certification OR Equivalent
- 2 years’ experience as a Speech Pathologist
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a background clearance.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Good distant vision and ability to read printed material the size of typewritten characters is required; glasses permitted.
- Ability to hear the conversational voice, with/without a hearing aid.
- Must possess emotional and mental stability.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:
- Your resume which must clearly identify the following: Vacancy Announcement Number, Month and year of High School Graduation or date GED information received, Complete contact information for employer reference for last 12 months of employment.
- Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- Claiming Indian Preference: Form BIA 4432 is required for claiming Indian Preference.
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 10/21/24 - 04:00 pm, Mountain (DST).
SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS:
Tuba City Boarding School
306 Main Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Iva Dallas, Business Manager, 928-283-2330, Extension 1151
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