School Speech Pathologist - Anticipated

Speech Language Pathologist

Department:
Special Services

Reports to:

Director of Student Services

Hours:

8 hours per day; 5 days per week

Contract:

190 days

Salary

Schedule:

Certified Salary Schedule

SUMMARY:

To provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency to help them meet their educational goals.

EDUCATION/

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must possess at least a bachelor's degree in the education field with an appropriate State of Ohio teaching certification/license (Speech and Language).

* Must possess a valid driver's license.

* Willingness/ability to teach in a co-teaching setting.

* Must meet the definition of "Highly Qualified" for certification purposes.

* Demonstrates sincere desire to aid all students.

* A satisfactory report from Criminal Records Check.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* The speech pathologist will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team to determine the student's eligibility for special education services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress.

* Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.

* Attends meetings such as faculty meetings, special education meetings and parent-teacher conferences as appropriate.

* Collaborates with parents and school personnel, such as teachers and psychologists, to implement therapy that meets the needs of students.

* Develops appropriate IEPs based on students' strengths and needs.

* Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as required.

* Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.

* Conducts speech and language diagnostic assessments and screenings as required by law to identify speech handicapped children.

* Serves on student intervention team/Individualized Education Program (IEP) team as appropriate.

* Administers formal and informal (ongoing and curriculum-based) assessments.

* Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes.

* Analyzes and interprets information in order to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services and accommodations that enable students' success with the general curriculum.

* Provides appropriate program of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech/language handicaps. Develops and implements curriculum based speech-language therapy lesson plans.

* Provides information to parents and teachers about speech, language and hearing development and services.

* Manages the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to the delivery of services.

* Assesses student progress on a regular basis and provides information and reports as required by District policy and practices.

* Develops and maintains a schedule for speech/language screening, diagnostic assessments, therapy/instructional services and other activities and submits to the Director of Student Services.

* Consults and communicates with non-school agencies to enhance services.

* Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Building Principal.

* Employs intervention strategies for students in need of assistance.

* Consistently enforces the district and building codes of conduct.

* Develops a climate of mutual respect and cooperation as evidenced by pupil-pupil and pupil-teacher interaction.

* Reinforces/rewards appropriate social and academic behavior and uses constructive disciplinary approaches.

* Assists students to develop responsibility and exercise self-discipline.

* Participates in continued educational experiences to remain current in the profession of education.

* Maintains professional interactions with other educational personnel, parents, and the community.

* Performs necessary clerical responsibilities.

* Works independently and/or cooperatively to identify and solve professionally related problems, issues, and concerns.

* Accepts change and constructive criticism in a professional manner.

* Follows written administrative policies and procedures of the department, school and district.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible intelligent human beings.

* Helps instill in students and adults the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

* Conducts other duties related to the teacher's duties as assigned and requested by the teacher, building principal or superintendent.

* Models appropriate, professional dress.

ADDITIONAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

* Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.

* Occasional interaction among unruly children.

* Occasional exposure to hazardous materials or to working…