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Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Assignment: District
Reports to: Special Education Director
Evaluated by: Special Education Director
Position Overview: It is the responsibility of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide complete identification and remediation of student with Speech and/or Language disorders between the ages of birth and 21 years of age.
Essential Job Functions:
Other Job Functions:
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience:
License:
Working Conditions:
In an eight hour day, employee may:
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Assignment: District
Reports to: Special Education Director
Evaluated by: Special Education Director
Position Overview: It is the responsibility of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide complete identification and remediation of student with Speech and/or Language disorders between the ages of birth and 21 years of age.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assess and describe the communicative behavior of the child/student, relating that behavior to what is known as normal development
- Coordinate and integrate test results with parents, school staff and/or other professionals
- Schedule and conduct eligibility and IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings with parents and staff.
- Plan and implement effective intervention programs for all identified students, basing IEP goals and objectives upon accurate interpretation of diagnostic data, current performance and needs to learn.
- Report progress to and conference with parents, teachers and other concerned individuals in accordance with IEP schedule.
- Make inservice presentations upon request by the Special Education Director or Superintendent.
- Order equipment, materials, resource texts etc., necessary to conduct an adequate speech therapy program.
- Function as case manager for all students whose primary disability is communication disorder.
- Follow District procedures for assessment, placement, instruction, record keeping and dismissal of students.
- Complete paperwork requirements of the job using approved forms (including Medicaid billing) in an accurate and timely manner.
- Work harmoniously with other employees and deal tactfully with the public.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and of District staff, and comply with State and Federal regulatins regarding privacy.
- Maintain regular attendance in order to preserve the continuity of service delivery for the program.
- Meet standards for competent and ethical performance as outlined in OAR 584-20-005-035.
- Performs duties in a manner reasonably expected and generally recognized by the profession.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Special Education Director and/or Superintendent.
Other Job Functions:
- Participates in in-service and professional development activities.
- Assists in the assessment of building level needs and the planning required to meet those needs
- Attends meetings and serves on committees as assigned or directed (or if individual volunteers)
- Sets and carries out goals each year.
- Participates and coordinates multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
- Guides the learning process toward achievement of all IEP's and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for the students.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Current concepts, methods, and procedures of curriculum development and implementation.
- Laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction
- Evaluation techniques.
- Standards based education.
- Human development and learning.
- Behavior management techniques.
- Communication techniques.
- Current health and safety procedures and practices.
Ability to:
- Develop appropriate curriculum.
- Interpret and comply with laws, rules, and policies.
- Evaluate student needs and progress.
- Implement accepted principles of instruction.
- Maintain acceptable student behavior and discipline.
- Communicate effectively.
- Observe timelines and confidentiality
- Maintain regular attendance
Experience:
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology
- Oregon Basic Certificate with Speech Pathology Norm OR
- Oregon State Health License in Speech Pathology
License:
- Hold required certification/licensure to function as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Oregon.
- Hold an Oregon Driver's License, appropriate automobile insurance and provide own transportation.
- Hold a current first aid card and CPR card.
Working Conditions:
In an eight hour day, employee may:
- Work in regular or special education setting and/or in community settings with student in small or large groups or one-to-one and may be required to travel on the job.
- May work beyond an eight-hour day or a five-day week attending meetings, conference and school activities. The employee needs to be competent in conflict resolution. Must be able to communicate effectively in confrontational and emotional situations involving staff, students, parents and patrons. Confidentiality is a top priority for the persons in this position.
- The employee at times works under varied workloads and inflexible deadlines. Problems may arise which require immediate attention setting up conflicting priorities. Sound judgement is required to effectively prioritize these demands.
- Supervision and instruction responsibilities require the employee to be able to stand up to 30 consecutive minutes and to move rapidly to intervene in situations where a student's safety is being jeopardized. Outdoor supervision may be required during inclement weather.
- The employee must be able to lift materials, boxes or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
