Speech Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide speech-language pathology services to students in order to support communication, language development, social pragmatics, and access to the educational environment. Services are delivered in compliance with IDEA, IEP requirements, and district policies to ensure students are able to effectively participate in academic instruction, school activities, and daily communication across settings. Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of speech and language communication needs including the cognitive aspects of communication (attention, memory, sequencing, problem-solving, executive functioning), social aspects of communication (including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, lack of communication opportunities), communication modalities, the impact of hearing loss on the development of speech and language, second language acquisition and oral motor functioning and skills including feeding.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, fluency, and social communication disorders
• Knowledge of IDEA, special education procedures, and related service requirements
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and progress
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, support staff, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to integrate speech-language goals with academic instruction
• Ability to interpret and explain evaluation results to staff and families
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to use technology and data systems for documentation, service delivery, and progress monitoring
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and families
• Demonstrate knowledge of second language learning issues and how these factors impact second language acquisition; identify interventions appropriate to meet the needs of these students for the purpose providing appropriate speech and language services

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides Speech-Language Pathology Services

• Conducts speech-language evaluations and re-evaluations to determine eligibility and service needs
• Assess students' communication skills (e.g. language, articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment and IEP goals
• Provide speech and language services using a variety of models (e.g. integrated therapy, small group, 1:1 direct service, etc.) when appropriate for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success
• Provide screening and diagnostic services for students referred through a systematic referral process for the purpose of identifying students needing speech and language services and minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders
• Delivers services in integrated and inclusive educational environments when appropriate
• Supports student access to curriculum, classroom instruction, and school activities
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements

Assessment and Program Development

• Reviews academic performance, classroom functioning, and relevant educational data
• Interprets medical reports, within the scope of the Speech and Language Pathologist's experience, and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate
• Collect, interpret, integrate, and synthesize…