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SalaryLevel: K-12
Building Location: Various
Total FTE: 1.0
Position Summary Speech/Language Pathologist provides Speech and Language services to schools as assigned, including screening, assessment and therapeutic services for students with Speech and/or language disorders. Serves as a consultant to Education Specialists and General Education teachers. Assists in planning and implementing parent education and involvement activities.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of Speech and Language therapy program design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding special education services.
• Knowledge of speech/language therapy eligibility criteria and appropriate assessment methods as well as appropriate remediation techniques.
• Knowledge of technology and computer software applications relative to instruction and administration.
• Skills to communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing.
• Skill to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Skill to use tact, patience, and courtesy when dealing with people.
Skill to use initiative and judgment in discussing problems with the public and district staff, involving office practices and policies.
• Ability to conduct the required Speech and Language assessment and remediation activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively, and deliver services to students individually, in small groups, and in class.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, school personnel, parents, vendors, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate direction.
• Ability to learn and use technology and computer software applications as appropriate to the work environment.
• Ability to understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel between multiple school sites Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)
* Implement appropriate therapy services or educational services for individuals with disorders of language, speech (articulation, voice or fluency), and/or hearing.
• Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding assessment, interventions and therapy services.
• Assess Speech and Language skills to determine present ability level and instructional and/or remedial needs.
• Effectively interpret and analyze assessment results, and share them with staff and parents.
• Prepare written assessment reports for each student evaluated, to prepare the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
* Participate in IEP meetings as part of the IEP team.
• Recommend appropriate remediation through the use of a variety of tests and assessments.
• Make student observations and provide assistance to the teaching staff as requested. • Provide parent education and support.
• Participate in intervention meetings as requested to provide expertise with interventions. • Attend staff and committee meetings and conferences when appropriate.
