Lead Speech Language Pathologist

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION

Lead Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION

Exception Children Programs

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

12 months

REPORTS TO

Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Programs

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Must hold ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and valid license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Minimum 5 years experience working as an SLP in a school district preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws and policies governing services for students with disabilities.

Preferred:

Experience supervising SLPs.

Preferred:

Experience using

ECATS. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide guidance related to speech language services to school-based and district staff. Consult with service providers and school staff to problem solve issues related to speech language services. Review and ensure equitable distribution of SLP caseloads across the district. Mentor SLPs, including supervising or assigning supervisors for Clinical Fellowship or Supervised Experience Years. Provide orientation for new SLPs. Schedule, plan, and facilitate SLP meetings. Develop and deliver professional learning and technical assistance for SLPs, school and district staff. Attend Lead meetings sponsored by DPI and disseminate information back to the EC Director and SLPs as appropriate. Order tests, protocols and materials for SLPs. Coordinate extended school year speech-language pathology services. Coordinate and provide leadership to the assistive technology and unique mealtime teams, and other specialty teams as needed. Engage in recruitment and retention activities, including participating in job fairs and interviews for SLP candidates as appropriate. Monitor and ensure timely documentation of services provided to students. Assist with IEP development and attend IEP meetings as required. Develop and coordinate Private School Services Plans. Supervise district-employed SLP assistants, if needed. Review and approve documentation, including service logs, for Medicaid billing. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community members. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid NC driver's license. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers, students, administrators, community leaders, agency representatives, and others. Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. Ability to supervise and coordinate a variety of staff, programs, and activities.

DISCLAIMERS

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time. Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.