QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's of Science Degree-Speech Pathology

Completion of Certificate of Clinical Competence and Clinical Fellowship Year (preferred)

Completion of National Examination in Speech Pathology & Audiology

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

JOB GOAL: The Speech & Language Pathologist is responsible for identifying and programming for children with speech and/or language deficits.

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS:

Responsibilities to the student:Knowledgeable of different speech/language disorders and methods for treatment

Able to screen students to determine needs

Diagnose the problem accurately (Articulation, Voice, Fluency, or Language)

Plan appropriate therapy sessions

Write conclusive Evaluations and Re-Evaluations

Use a variety of assessments and materials appropriate for different age groups

Responsibilities to the school:Develop weekly lesson plans

Schedule students for treatment sessions as specified on their IEP

Provide in-service training to staff and parents

Case manage evaluations, Individual Education Programs (IEPs), ACCESS documents, and other necessary data within the mandated time lines.

Maintain therapy logs and progress reports specific to the student

Establish and maintain rapport with the staff and ancillary personnel specific to each student

Responsibilities to the Parents/GuardiansProvide Procedural Safeguard Notice and explain the process for placement or dismissal of services

Conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation (MDE) and IEP meetings to explain or review the findings

Explain progress reports quarterly or as often as parent request the information at conferences

Train parents for carry over of services

Responsibilities to Coordinator and PrincipalSubmit weekly lesson plans

Maintain a weekly schedule of services

Maintain a caseload list, making changes as they occur through a tracking system (IEP Plus, district reports and or Eschool information)

Other duties as required by the Coordinator or Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher contract year as established by the Board

EVALUATION: Evaluation will be determined according to the District's Professional Evaluation Plan – Observation/Supervision/Evaluation Plan.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, or grasping

Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and handing for keyboarding

Ability to drive from building to building throughout the district

Some lifting up to 20 pounds

Sensory Abilities:

Normal/Corrected vision

Temperament Demands:

Ability to work as a member of a team

Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with students, staff and parents

Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented

Ability to work with limited supervision

Able to be Flexible

Mental Demands:

Interpret, analyze, and problem solve

Organize and manage heavy work load in high-pressure setting

High degree of perseverance

Environmental Demands:

Office, school and various learning environments

Some public meeting/presentation settings