Speech and Language Pathologist

Provides resources and training to educators and parents that will help eliminate or inhibit the onset and development of communication disorders. Provides leadership in the team process of identifying students who may need speech and language assessments and determining a continuum of intervention strategies and/or possible eligibility for special education or related services. Makes appropriate referrals to outside providers when necessary.

Conducts thorough, appropriate, and balanced speech, language, and/or communication assessments using a comprehensive assessment plan. Evaluates and summarize all relevant results. Is an active member of the school Problem-Solving Team and contributes to the process of determining eligibility for ESE services. Makes appropriate recommendations to the school staff or IEP team.

Uses service delivery options appropriately, efficiently, and effectively. Follows evidence-based practices. Meets responsibilities and obligations to students who are at risk as well as students on the caseload. Keeps clear and comprehensive records. Informs parents and teachers of student progress. Utilizes time management skills to provide consistent services.

Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; and is supportive of them to the public. Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time. Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff.

Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations, such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs on a building or district level. Attends staff, department, and committee meetings when appropriate.

Evaluates progress of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods. Makes appropriate adjustments in the student's IEP based on ongoing progress monitoring and the student's performance in the student's educational environment. Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by federal, state and district guidelines. Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Provides oversight to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants per Department of Health regulations for the purpose of ethics and licensure issues as outlined by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Supervision is non-evaluative.

Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts and agencies in providing services to students. Ability to develop concepts and ideas and relate both in oral and written form. Knowledge of child development. Ability to administer testing instruments as required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams and groups. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.