Speech Clinician - Elementary

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

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Title: Speech Clinician

Reports To: Director of Special Education and Student Services

Takes Direction From: Building Principal

Schedule/Calendar: 7.5 hours/day 37.5 hours/week 191 days/year

Summary: This position provides speech/language services to meet the individual needs of students with oral communication and speech/language impairments. The Speech Clinician is also responsible for screening and assessing, developing goals, and planning/implementing appropriate speech and language treatment services to maximize student learning.

• Evaluates and assesses the student's functional status to identify and determine needs for speech/language therapy
• Selects, administers, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests
• Gathers background information as necessary on the student's educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist with determining possible causes of speech disorders
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in the student support team, IEP, staffing, and eligibility meetings as required
• Develops individualized education plans for students receiving speech/language therapy services and implements therapy sessions that target IEP goals
• Chooses appropriate activities for developing the student's speech, voice, fluency, and language skills
• Instructs students on how to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice skills
• Recommends the adaptation of the student's learning environment as necessary
• Provides consultation to teachers and staff members to ensure the integration of speech/language development techniques into the student's classroom routine
• Monitors student progress, reevaluates IEP objectives, and adjusts delivery of speech/language services as appropriate
• Conferences with parents/guardians and provides them with support and information regarding their child
• Instructs parents/guardians in exercises to implement at home and in the care and use of specialized equipment
• Serves as a resource to staff members and conducts workshops at the assigned school(s) regarding speech/language services and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students
• Consults with physicians and other agencies as necessary and assists with referring students to appropriate specialists
• Adheres to legal and ethical standards and guidelines regarding the provision of speech/language services
• Maintains thorough records for each student receiving speech/language services at the assigned school(s) and provides related reports

• Completion of an approved program in speech-language pathology as well as the recommendation of the issuing institution represents the primary process for state certification to work in the schools. The degree granting institution recommends the applicant for certification after completing the program and passing the Praxis test series
• All candidates for initial teacher certification must have earned at least a Master's degree, completed an approved program of teacher education, and have passed the Praxis test series for their certification area
• Individuals applying for an initial certificate (Instructional I) are required to take the PAPA:
  Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, and Fundamental Subjects:
  Content Knowledge in addition to the appropriate PRAXIS II

• All teachers must complete 180 hours of continuing education (or six graduate-level courses) within a five-year period to maintain teacher certification.

• Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of speech language therapy; a thorough knowledge of the normal development and use of speech, voice, fluency, and language; and the types, causes, and the treatments of speech disorders; the ability to evaluate the functional status of students; the ability to design treatment plans; the ability to provide…