Speech/Language Pathologist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
10/14/2020
Location:
Marion Community Schools Administration Office
District:
Marion Community Schools - websiteMARION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Marion, IN
Job Description
Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist FLSA Status: Exempt
Responsible to: Building Principal, Director of Special Services
Supervises: SLPA
Evaluated by: Building Principal with input from Director of Special Services
Terms of Employment: 180 (same as student days)
Evaluation Period:

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per MCS Performance

and Assessment procedures.

• Annual evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position: To provide speech and language therapy to students with individualized education plans.
Classified as Confidential Employee: Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connections with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements: The following qualifications represent the minimum requirements necessary for an individual to perform this position effectively.

• Current licensure for Communication Disorders or Speech Language & Hearing Clinician.
• Hold or be eligible for their CCCs.

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Provide individual and group therapy for students with speech or language impairments.
• Assess students using a variety of research or evidence based measures for speech or language impairments (pre-k to HS).
• Serve as TOR (Teacher or Record) or TOS for students with speech or language impairments.
• Complete all paperwork (IEP, progress reports, behavior intervention plans and evaluations) per Article 7 & Department of Special Services guidelines.
• Examine and evaluate data to determine appropriate interventions and share with classroom teachers.
• Prepare and implement RlI activities for students suspected of having Speech or Language impairments.
• Ability to deal with individuals with a variety of ability levels and behaviors in a tactful, congenial, personal manner.

Secondary Functions of the Position: The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Keep records of services implemented.
• Bill for Medicaid services.
• Understand cochlear implants.
• Conduct hearing tests for students.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Specials Services and/or the

Superintendent.
Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of a Speech Therapist or Clinician.
• IN Article 7, IDEA, FERPA and other state and federal education laws.
• Applicable software and applications (ISTAR, Indiana IEP).
• Principles, practices and methods of working with students with language impairments.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

Ability to:

• Evaluate students and interpret results of various measures in a manner that parents can understand.
• Take responsibility and perform responsible and difficult work utilizing independent judgment and initiative.
• Plan, organize and schedule priorities.
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Utilize applicable software applications including the Indiana IEP.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, students, parents, teachers, support staff and associates.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and

the community.
Equipment Used:

• General educational materials.

• General office equipment (computer, copier).

Place Where Work is Performed:

• Various school buildings.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.

• Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to use a computer (close vision, manual dexterity).

How this Job Description was developed:
This job description was developed by the HR Department in conjunction with the Director of Special Services.
Marion Community Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.