Speech Language Pathologist

Position Title

Speech Language Pathologist

480B

Academic‑Support and Specialized Services

Teacher

Special Education

188

Principal

CIT 5, 6, or 7

Exempt

Monthly

Identifies and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for the speech‑language program; communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of speech and language goals into the classroom and home environments.

• Education Level: Master Degree required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate (SLP S5)
• Experience:
  
  None
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication, planning, organization

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Evaluates communication skills of students referred and diagnoses speech and/or language disorders.
• Assures placement of students in the speech‑language program and develops and implements speech‑language goals/objectives on individualized education plans according to established due process procedures.
• Conducts and/or participates in IEP meetings.
• Schedules students appropriately.
• Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to integrate speech‑language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment.
• Reports and maintains student data to assess progress and continuation or termination of services.
• Complies with State and System regulations regarding due process paperwork and Medicaid documentation.
• Refers to other agencies and/or personnel when appropriate.
• Investigates and uses new strategies for delivering student services.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities provided.
• Participates with school administrators/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech‑language program into total educational system.
• Participates in RTI process at local school level as needed.
• Reports information required for local, state, and federal programs.
• Maintains special education records for SI students at local school.
• Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator