Speech Language Pathologist (SY26-27)

Purpose:

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/ Certification:

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Certification in

Speech Language Pathology Position Description:

Speech Pathologists are responsible for assessing, diagnosing and working with students that may be eligible for special education services based upon the eligibility criteria in the Individuals with Disability Education Act, 2004. They are also expected to attend ARD meetings, facilitated by themselves or other staff, request and review evaluations and to provide consultative support to teachers and other colleagues for student's success in the educational setting.

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education and of special education students, human development, and learning theories

Position Responsibilities:

Therapy:

Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans. Evaluate student progress and make determinations regarding therapy services. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Assist in the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation :

Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student and involvement in remedial process. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students. Collaborate with SLP assistance to plan and implement appropriate therapeutic strategies to improve communication skills of students. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication deficits. Student Management Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students. Establish control and administer discipline according to the student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Program Management Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings. Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.