REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

JOB OR POSITION SUMMARY: Working in cooperation with appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents and students, shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language and hearing disorders helping students to adjust and access the general education curriculum.

LICENSING/CREDENTIAL AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech Pathologist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates and assesses the student’s functional status to identify and determine needs for speech/language therapy.

• Selects, administers, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Gather background information necessary on the student’s educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist with determining possible causes of speech disorders.
• Serves a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in child study, IEP, staffing, and eligibility meetings as required.
• Develops individualized education plans for students receiving speech/language therapy services and implements therapy sessions that target IEP goals.
• Chooses appropriate activities for developing the student’s speech, voice, fluency, and language skills.
• Instructs students on how to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice skills.
• Recommends the adaptation of the student’s learning environment as necessary.
• Provides consultation to teachers and staff members to ensure the integration of speech/language development techniques into the student’s classroom routine.
• Monitors student progress, reevaluates IEP objectives, and adjusts delivery of speech/language services as appropriate.
• Conferences with parents/guardians and provides them with support and information regarding their child.
• Instructs parents/guardians in exercises to implement at home and in the care and use of specialized equipment.
• Serves as a resource to staff members at the assigned schools regarding speech/language services and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.
• Consults with physicians and other agencies as necessary and assists with referring students to appropriate specialists.
• Adheres to legal and ethical standards and guidelines regarding the provisions of speech/language services.
• Maintains through records for each student receiving speech/language services at the assigned school(s) and provides related reports.
• Requisitions needed supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, remote work may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee;s eligibility for remote work will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for remote work will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

In an eight-hour work day, the employee must sit, stand or walk for varying lengths in order to properly supervise students throughout the school building as required. Job requires occasional bending/stooping or squatting/crouching to interact with students at their desks, on the floor or at eye level. Job requires occasional carrying/lifting up to ten pounds to transport instructional materials or files to other parts of the building. Employees must possess manual dexterity sufficient to write and type. Employees must possess enough visual ability to supervise students in the classroom, hallways and large areas. Employees must possess the hearing ability to supervise students and to interact with students individually and in group settings. Employees must possess speaking requirements enough to communicate with parents/teachers and to supervise students throughout the school building. Employees must have mobility enough to supervise students throughout the day. Employees must have a mental requirement to read, understand, and interpret special education guidelines, communicate with parents, and schedule appointments.