Speech & Language Pathologist

Administrator:

Therisa Seymour Principal at Geist Elementary School

JOB DESCRIPTION SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS

As set by state certification standards

REPORTS TO

Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment:

Knowledge and use of appropriate testing materials for the following areas: articulation and phonology, language-semantics, pragmatics, syntax, fluency, voice, hearing screening, phonological awareness, and dysphagia. Testing to be completed in a thorough and timely manner (within 50 school days of dated referral). Make referrals to other disciplines when appropriate (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy). Conduct re-evaluations when appropriate.

Report Writing:

Conduct evaluation report writing for initial evaluations and re-evaluations. Conduct progress report writing.

Case Management:

Gather all information that will assist in the case conference process. Schedule therapeutic intervention. Maintain student records. Develop Individual Education Plans. Document current levels of performance. Create and implement daily lesson plans based on each individual student's needs. Arrange and conduct case conferences involving students with a communication disorder with parents and teachers. Screen speech/language skills in the primary grades.

Collaboration:

Participate in parent-teacher conferences. Be available to staff and parents in a resource or consultative mode. Involved in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and creation of the 504 plans, as needed. Inform teachers of adaptations and/or modifications (e.g., state-wide testing, preferential seating) for individual students. Familiarity with Indiana Academic Standards for all grade levels in order to collaborate with classroom instruction. Work as a member of a professional team.

Hearing Screening:

Arrange and conduct state mandated hearing screenings. Follow-up for individuals who fail the test with a re-screen and refer for further evaluation, if necessary.

Additional Duties:

Serve on Response to Intervention (RtI) Team, Assistive Technology Team, Autism Resource Team and other school committees. Perform additional school duties (e.g., bus duty, hallway duty) if assigned by building principal. Accept responsibility for own professional growth and development and obtain knowledge of current practices in the field. Maintain knowledge of pertinent laws (state and federal), policies, best practices and ethical standards.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers. Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers. Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player. Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner. Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.