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.