Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - (3​/5 Contract) - District

Part‑Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)(3/5 Contract) - District

Reports To:

Special Education Coordinator, Director of Federal Programs

Employment Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

• Valid and appropriate Ohio Department of Education Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Knowledge of the updated Ohio Policies and Procedures for Special Education.
• Record of good attendance and strong work ethic.
• Evidence of good moral character as established in section  of the Ohio Administrative Code.
• Ability and willingness to provide services to special education students in multiple setting (resource room, inclusion, ect…)
• Knowledge of effective strategies that utilize various modalities to promote learning with special education students.
• Knowledge of how to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Knowledge and experience with the ETR/IEP process (assessment, goals, implementation, evaluation).
• Strong commitment to involve parents in the educational process.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to use technology for data collection and student database.
• Willingness to work with students, staff and community members.
• Prior related work experience required and above average evaluations.
• Willingness to participate in future training.
• Willingness to follow assigned work schedule.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and precautions for work environment.
• Willingness to meet the needs of all students (e.g. at‑risk, high achieving, special education).
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Willingness to work in school sponsored and school related activities.
• Experience working with a culturally diverse student population preferred.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board of Education may find appropriate.

Speech Language Pathologist is to help the IEP team in assisting students inbenefiting from their special education placement. Under federal law, IDEA (Individuals with Disability Education Act), educationally related speech language pathologist serves as a supportive role in helping the student participate and benefit from special education due to an identified disability that interferes with communication and language and participate in the educational environment.

Speech language pathologist will help students to learn subject matter and skills, which will lead toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs and evaluates the learning experiences of the students in activities sponsored by the school.

• Assesses student’s communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for purpose of identifying communication disabilities/disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations.
• Performs screeners and develops speech language based intervention plans based on a student’s needs.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. speech only IEP conferences, ETRs, parent meetings, in‑services, etc) for the purpose of developing plans and providing information regarding students’ communication goals.
• Develops and maintains an environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress reports, contacts with parents, teacher and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and conveying information.
• Prepares and submits appropriate documents for monthly medicaid billing.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media and technology, consistent with the communication limitation of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains…