DEPARTMENT:Special Education

JOB TITLE: Speech and Language Pathologist


D.O.T. # FULL TIME X

D.O.T. CLASS: 
Sedentary Light X

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
• A valid NE Teaching Certificate, or ability to obtain one, with endorsement in Speech Pathology.
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Executive Director of Special Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  A Speech Pathology serves students with a speech language disability in their attendance area school.
• Students are verified in the area(s) of voice, articulation, language and fluency. The severity of the disability and the IEP determine the amount of service provided to each student.
• The Speech Pathologist works closely with the classroom teacher and the parent(s) to enhance the student’s progress.
• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals
• Integrating of the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Never 0%, Occasional 1-32%, Frequent 33-66%, Constant 67%

Occasional: bending/stooping, reaching/pulling, climbing, lifting 10# max, carrying 20ft.

Frequent: standing, walking and driving

Constant: sitting


Occasional Manual Dexterity Tasks:
Specify: Telephone, computer/word processor, internet

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):
Daily access to an automobile.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Skills in leadership, human relations, decision making, problem solving and conflict managements.
Ability to deal with a wide variety of individuals.
Ability to access programs in non-handicapped accessible buildings.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A. Inside Outside Both X
B. Climatic Environment: Air-conditioned Building
C. Hazards: Stairs in most building. Communicable disease.