Position Description

POSITION TITLE:          Speech Language Pathologist*

 
QUALIFICATIONS:         Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO:                 Director of Student Services, Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Pay and benefits provided according to the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement.

POSITION SUMMARY:  To facilitate reduction, remediation, or elimination of speech and language impairments which interfere with the individual student’s ability to benefit from the district’s educational program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Comply with State Standards, District Policies, and ASHA Guidelines in the processes of referral, screening and placement:
• Follow district procedures for screening, pre-intervention and/or referring students needing a speech/language evaluation
• Complete comprehensive and appropriate evaluations according to State Standards, District Guidelines, and ASHA Guidelines.
• Provide a complete diagnostic summary report including a summary of evaluation information and educational relevance. Complete IEP paperwork in a timely manner.
• Cooperate with the IEP committee, recommending/planning for program services in compliance with State Standards.
• When appropriate, make referral for further evaluation.
2. Obtain and use diagnostic information:
• Participate in building committee in order to provide pre-referral interventions, screening, and/or evaluation referral information.
• Administer appropriate assessments for each area of suspected speech/language impairment.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of the principles of diagnostic evaluation and interpretation
• Maintain on-going assessment to verify progress toward established goals.
3. Demonstrate program management skills:
• Maintain communication with the building faculty regarding the role of the SLP.
• Maintain a physical environment conducive to learning.
• Develop work schedule(s), which will fit the needs of the students, school and faculty.
• Stay current with requirements around Ohio School Medicaid Program, namely insuring billing is completed in a timely manner
• Report to Director of Special Education and building principal.
4. Implement intervention program.
• Develop and maintain the instructional component of the IEP according to the results of the evaluation and on-going assessment of progress.
• Develop long-range goals and specific objectives.
• Complete daily notes for each student in a timely manner.
• Include methods and materials in planning.
• Document student progress, attendance, etc.
• Use a variety of approaches and materials to address the IEP that are compatible with the student’s age, interest, and abilities.
• Stay abreast of and implement new instructional strategies.
5. Other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education or building principal.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Attend professional development opportunities to obtain up-to-date information in the area of speech and language and maintain required certifications and licensure.
• Serve on committees as assigned