SLH

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Summary:

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for conducting evaluations and providing educationally relevant treatment for students with speech, language, and related disorders across grade levels, in accordance with federal, state, and district policies. The Speech-Language Pathologist works independently within the established scope of practice for the profession, and reports to the site administrator and/or Supervisor, Speech-Language.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

• Provides speech, language, hearing, and communication screenings and evaluations for students referred through school teams in accordance with state and district rules, guidelines, and professional practice standards.
• Reports and interprets findings of individual screenings and evaluations to parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Develops educationally relevant recommendations, therapy, and treatment plans in accordance with current eligibility and Individual Education Plan (IEP) processes.
• Provides services and direct instruction to students with speech-language and related disabilities using a variety of service delivery models.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts treatment plans to meet established goals and objectives.
• Maintains documentation of student progress data and service records in accordance with district, state, and federal policies, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Trains and supervises specialized support personnel in accordance with professional practice guidelines and state rules. May supervise clinical fellows and graduate students as assigned by the Supervisor, Speech-Language.
• Serves as a resource for school problem-solving teams regarding speech, language, hearing, communication development, and the impact on educational achievement.
• Collaborates with teachers and other school staff to meet student needs related to established communication goals and objectives and offers support for general language and communication development in the educational setting.
• Participates in specialized professional learning activities designed to improve professional practice and as required to maintain licensure and certification.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:

Communications:

Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.