POSITION: Speech / Language Pathologist (Job #001-016-I)
LOCATION: Central Office Itinerant
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days
SALARY: $40,780-68,802Salary based upon degree and experience on current salary schedule (State & County)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia for Speech/Language Pathology
BENEFITS: Health, Life, Dental and Optical Insurance, WV Teachers Retirement and Sick Leave
POSITION DESCRIPTION
FOR THE POSITION OF SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
The speech/Language Pathologist is responsible for the implementation and quality of instruction required by students with communication disorders as designated by federal, state, and county policies.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cooperate with other teachers, support personnel, administrators, and parents in planning and implementing the speech/language program for students assigned to him/her.
- Work with building principals and county staff (supervisory) in identifying and solving problems related to assigned exceptional students.
- Prepare and review IEP=s with parents and appropriate personnel reflecting specific objectives for each student.
- Provide clinical instructional services to students with speech/language disorders.
- Assist in the identification and evaluation of students who are referred for communication disorders. (Includes sweep screening activities).
- Design and/or utilize diagnostic and evaluative techniques in diagnosing and assessing the exceptional students needs with regard to the goals and objectives designated by the IEP. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Refer students for medical or other professional attention necessary for the clinical management of speech or language disorders.
- Utilize materials, furniture, equipment and facilities in an effective manner.
- Interact with students to promote a positive school image to enhance the teaching - learning process.
- Perform assignments related to record keeping, progress reporting, child count, inventories, etc.
- Maintain up-to-date files on each assigned student.
- Assist in the selection of programs, equipment, and materials to meet the needs of exceptional students.
- Submit requests and requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies to meet the needs of assigned students.
- Prepare daily and long range lesson plans as may be required.
- Communicate and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws in regard to education of exceptional students.
- Promote positive parent relations through effective communication and involvement of parents.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required by the principal or other appropriate supervisory personnel. (SBAT, PAC, departmental meetings, inservice training programs, etc.)
- Maintain and improve professional competence.
19. Function as other school faculty members in such areas as related duties, homeroom, etc., as scheduling permits.
- Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the building principal and county supervisory staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The speech/Language Pathologist shall hold a valid West Virginia teacher certification with endorsement in the area(s) of assigned exceptionality. Upon approval of the West Virginia Department of Education, a teacher may be employed on permit providing a teacher with the required endorsement is not available.