West Central

Level: 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.