Speech-Language Pathologist

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Licensure:
  • Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners (Iowa BoEE) B-21 Speech-Language Pathologist license or
  • Iowa Department of Public Health Speech-Language Pathologist license and an Iowa BoEE Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR).
• Experience:
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA CCCs) is encouraged; however, not required

Essential Functions

1. Consultation, Collaboration, and Coaching:
   1. Serve as a liaison among AEA team members, school staff, families, and community organizations to enhance learner outcomes.
   2. Collaborate with school teams to develop and evaluate intervention strategies within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
   3. Provide consultation to staff on communication development and the impact of communication disorders on learning and social-emotional development.
2. Assessment and Intervention
   1. Complete comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for Early ACCESS or special education services and develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) or Individualized Education Program (IEPs).
   2. Providing direct instruction or consultative support to improve speech sound disorders
   3. Providing direct instruction or consultative support to improve expressive and receptive language disorders (e.g., increasing words spoken, ability to ask and answer questions, ability to communicate wants, needs and experiences)
   4. Utilize research-based practices to create and implement individualized instruction and monitor effectiveness through data collection.
3. Instructional Support
   1. Use data to inform instructional strategies, measure progress, and refine interventions.
   2. Support school teams in collecting and analyzing data for academic and behavioral improvement in special education.
   3. Identify need and train district and school staff on the use and coordination of communication assistive technology (e.g., AAC device with speech output, core board).
4. Compliance and Documentation
   1. Ensure confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
   2. Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, interventions, and progress monitoring in compliance with state, federal, and agency policies.
   3. Participate actively in eligibility meetings, IEP meetings, and reevaluations to support data-based decision-making and goal alignment.
   4. Utilize consistent organization and workload planning to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
   5. Effectively prioritize tasks and manage workload to meet deadlines and progress monitor learner goals within established timelines.
   6. Implement and maintain systematic progress monitoring procedures, accurately collecting data, and generating timely reports.
5. Professional Development
   1. Participate in internal and external (as directed) professional learning activities to stay current with trends and evidence-based practices

Additional Responsibilities

1. Advocate for learners with disabilities and promote inclusive practices
2. Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the department, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in response to changing needs and priorities
3.  May include the need to direct/inform speech-language pathology assistants/paraprofessionals