Speech Language Pathologist Job Edmond area,Oklahoma USA,Healthcare

Position: 25-26 Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Position: Speech/Language Pathologist

Supervisor: Executive Director of Student Support Services

General

Job Description

To facilitate reduction, remediation, or elimination of speech and language impairments which interfere with the individual student’s ability to benefit from the district’s educational program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Organize and conduct an identification program for students with potential speech/language difficulties.

Evaluate speech and language functions.

Plan the clinical program for students who have been identified as speech/language impaired, Speech Impaired, and/or students having related disabilities with communication needs (i.e., Intellectual Disability, Autism, etc.).

Implement the clinical/therapeutic evidence-based program.

Comply with State Standards, District Policies, OBESPA and ASHA Guidelines in the processes of referral, screening, and placement:

Follow district procedures for screening, pre‑intervention and/or referring students needing a speech/language evaluation.
Complete comprehensive and appropriate evaluations according to State Standards, District Guidelines, OBESPA and ASHA Guidelines.
Provide a complete diagnostic summary report including a summary of evaluation information and educational relevance. Complete IEP paperwork in a timely manner.
Cooperate with the Individualized Education Plan Committee, recommending/planning for program services in compliance with State Standards.
When appropriate, make referrals for further evaluation.

Obtain and use diagnostic information:

Participate in building committees in order to provide pre‑referral interventions, screening, and/or evaluation referral information.
Administer appropriate assessments for each area of suspected speech/language impairment.
Demonstrate understanding and use of the principles of diagnostic evaluation and interpretation.
Maintain on‑going assessment to verify progress toward established goals.

Demonstrate program management skills:

Maintain communication with the building faculty regarding the role of the SLP.
Maintain a physical environment conducive to learning.
Develop work schedule(s), which will fit the needs of the students, school, and faculty.
Report to building principal(s) and Executive Director of Student Support Services.

Implement Intervention Program:

Develop and maintain the instructional component of the IEP according to the results of the evaluation and on‑going assessment of progress.
Develop long‑range goals and specific objectives.
Complete daily notes for each student in a timely manner.
Include methods and materials in planning.
Document student progress, attendance, etc.
Use a variety of approaches and materials to address the IEP that are compatible with the student’s age and interest, and abilities.
Stay abreast of and implement new instructional strategies.
Attend workshops, in‑service training, University programs to obtain up‑to‑date information in the area of speech and language and maintain required certifications and licensure.
Implement instructional activities in a logical sequence.
Provide therapeutic intervention with students to enhance student performance.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Supervisor

Must be licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist for 2+ years.

Completed required Continuing Education to supervise SLPA’s.

No more than 2 SLPA’s/Clinical Fellows and/or Graduate students under supervision.

Adhere to amount of Direct and Indirect supervision requirements by ASHA and OBESPA.

Shall ensure SLPA understands and complies with SLPA ethics and job description.

Shall support and ensure SLPA has the background knowledge and skills necessary to support the students they serve.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Complete all paperwork and documentation in an efficient, comprehensive, and timely manner.

Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the immediate supervisor and/or the Superintendent.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders/ Speech and Language Pathology.

Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency/ ASHA certification.

Current OK State license for the Speech‑Language Pathology,…