Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Exemption Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Pay Grade: 05

Works with: Staff/Students

Days: 187

Dept./School: Special Services Department

The primary purpose of a Speech Therapist is to assess, diagnose, treat, and help communication and swallowing disorders in students under the direction of the Director of Special Education.

• Master’s Degree;
• Speech Language Pathologist License; and
• Supervised clinical experience.

• Conducts full and individual evaluations as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation Team, of students referred for special education placement
• Prepares evaluation reports using district approved format.
• Maintains a list of students requiring three year reevaluation and completes all assessments within the required timeline.
• Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan.
• Teach students how to make sounds and improve their voices.
• Counsel students and families on how to cope with communication disorders.
• Meet and confer with teachers about methods and techniques for dealing with disorders and modifying education programs for speech/language/hearing problems.
• Make appropriate referral if student’s performance indicates the need for a more restrictive environment.
• Arrange for necessary materials and equipment for speech therapy activities.
• Attend district meeting and required workshops.
• Provide written report for parents and applicable personnel after assessment is completed.
• Participates as required members of the Admission Review Dismissal Committee; to assist with interpretations of assessment data, development of Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Compiles, reviews, and interprets new information received from other districts/professional agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
• Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs; initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with special needs/disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of the IEP by providing best practices and strategies.
• Consult with parents concerning educational needs of students with special needs/disabilities.
• Participates in the district school health and related services program
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law;
  State Board of Education rules, local school board policy in areas of evaluation, placement, and planning for special education services.
• Manage caseload and assignments so as to meet compliance timelines for evaluations, ARD/IEP committee meetings, and serivice students.
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), campus administrator(s), parents, and outside resource personnel
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents for billing of SHARS
• May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress