Reports to: Exceptional Children’s Program Director and Site Principal

Purpose: To evaluate, plan and implement appropriate methods to assist students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communication possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.

• No lateral entries will be considered for this position due to compliance with federal and state mandates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Major Function: Planning and Observation

• Organizes the local program and cooperates with teachers and paraprofessional to accomplish the goals.

• Coordinate program services with other student services.

• Maintain record in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards.

Major Function: Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising

• Conduct screening and testing to obtain diagnostic information.

• Analyze information and make recommendations regarding programs and services.

• Supervise interns and other professional, paraprofessionals, paraprofessionals and volunteers

Major Function: Developing Individual Education Programs

• Develop individual education program to be used in the formulation of IEP goals and objectives.

Major Function: Managing and Conducting Therapy

• Plan and utilize appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to meet the needs of the student.

• Management of time, facilities and resources to facilitate the delivery of services.

• Promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth activities.

Major Function: Liaison

• Provides consultation, seeks assistance, utilizes related research, and makes recommendations and referrals in the implementation of services

Major Function: Professional Practice and Development

• Adheres to standards of professional practice in delivery of services as well as in conversation and mannerisms.

• Seeks to improve professional knowledge and skills.

• Maintains confidentiality and provides support to the exceptional children’s program and director, at all time.