Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Position Status: Exempt

Reports To: Speech Language Pathologist Department Chair

• Independently administer and score assessments, write thorough evaluation and progress reports, as well as plan, conduct, and document therapy sessions.
• Provide assessment and diagnosis of speech and language levels.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy.
• Serve as a resource to and collaborate with teachers and other school staff members.
• Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families.
• Participate in staffing meetings and Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) / Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Maintain thorough ongoing records for students.
• Be willing to travel for consultations, conferences, and presentations.
• Interest in gaining specialized training in working with children with hearing loss in a Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) setting.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.
• Value the opportunity in working with early childhood and school-aged children.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Assist with drop‑off and pick‑up process to ensure the safety, efficiency and smooth transition of students, while enforcing school policies and communicating effectively with parents and guardians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Speech Language Pathology Intern/Fellow or speech pathology graduate student, as needed.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that are required of a SLP.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Candidate must either have a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Candidate must have training or experience with Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) practices. If not trained or experienced in LSL, must be willing to be trained in LSL.
• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Maintain state and ASHA licensure requirements, and work towards Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT or AV Ed.) certification. If not currently certified, certification must be obtained within 5 years of hire date.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Be able to communicate effectively with both staff, parents and students.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear and have good vision. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 0‑30 lbs.