Speech Language Pathologist SY 25-26

Position Description

POSITION TITLE

Speech Language Pathologist FLSA:

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Support Services

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or WV Professional Support Certificate endorsed for Speech Language Pathologist; and 2. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3- 10, as appropriate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by the

Morgan County Board of Education Salary:

Salary based on experience and education level per MCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

EVALUATION

Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310 and Morgan County Board of Education Evaluation Policy.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide identification, planning, and delivery of speech-language-hearing program

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provides leadership and support in the identification of speech and language impairments; 2. Provides leadership and support in planning and delivery of the Speech-LanguageHearing Program; 3. Maintains professional work habits; 4. Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills in order to improve services for students; 5. Plans, prepares, and implements new programs or facilities change in the existing program; 6. Gathers and interprets data for individuals, groups, or programs; 7. Collaborates with school personnel and/or parents to coordinate the delivery of services to students or others; 8. Serves as consultant to classroom teachers when assigned to School Based Assistance Team or when requested by Director of Special Education or principal; 9. Completes screening of pupils as member or chairman of a school screening team when assigned; 10. Helps with evaluation and re-evaluation of pupils as assigned; 11. Participates in Eligibility Committee meetings and individualized education program (IEP) meetings as appropriate; 12. Completes individualized educational programs for all pupils served in their program by date of review; 13. Maintains a notebook on pupils enrolled in her/his program that includes a copy of the individualized education program; 14. Maintains data related to assessment of individualized education program objective; 15. Delivers speech, language, and hearing screening and diagnostic services; 16. Selects pupils with significant communication problems for placement in speech and language therapy. Selection is based on a complete evaluation, written report and eligibility meeting; 17. Develops a plan for provision of appropriate therapeutic services to meet the needs of the pupils to be enrolled; 18. Consults with classroom teachers, principals, and other professionals and conveys pertinent information to them; 19. Plans and conducts parent conferences which would include providing information, support, and counseling, when appropriate; 20. Provides appropriate follow up procedure on pupils dismissed from therapy; 21. Reviews all relevant files on pupils; 22. Uses appropriate and efficient record keeping and evaluation systems; 23. Refers pupils to cognizant personnel; 24. Checks quality/distortion of hearing aids on weekly basis; 25. Serves as liaison with an audiologist if needed; 26. Maintains records and submits monthly reports to RESA for Medicaid eligible services; 27. Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Morgan County School's Policy 3210; and 28. Performs other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Superintendent and/or immediate supervisor(s).

NOTE:

Speech Assistants will be hired when a fully certified speech pathologist is not available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to, walk, use fingers, tools and/or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 pounds such as to lift files and paper.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud (40-90 dB) depending on the assignment of the position. The employee continuously is interacting with the public, students and staff. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee