2024-2025 Speech-Language Pathologist (.80 FTE)

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

The job of Speech-Language Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of identifying students with communication disabilities; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success; recommending treatment plans; and providing direction to support personnel.
This job reports to Director of Special Services

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 30% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Education: Masters degree in job-related area.
Equivalency:
Required Testing:
Certificates and Licenses: Certificate of Clinical Competence, State License
Continuing Educ./Training: Maintain Certificate/License
Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Exempt 1/13/2020 Certificated
The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Liberty Public School District #53 are to ensure the essential functions of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent while also providing a framework through which the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of employees may be enhanced.

Assesses all students’ communication skills performing at the second grade level as well as teacher and parent speech and/or language screening referrals (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, quarterly progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
Develops and implements treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with DESE and ASHA requirements.
Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
Instructs assigned support staff and supports family members for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
Interacts with students consistently for the purpose of educating them.
Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist’s experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate and in compliance with DESE regulations.
Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
Provides aural rehabilitative and counseling services to individuals with hearing loss and to their families for the purpose of providing recommendations for personal improvement methods and at-home techniques.
Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ needs.
Responds to inquiries and concerns regarding student communication issues (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.