What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech and Language Pathologist position at Barrington Public Schools?
Barrington Public SchoolsSpeech and Language Pathologist (Independent ContractorJob DescriptionTITLE: Speech and Language Pathologist (Part Time-5 hours per week)QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Speech and Language Pathologist Certification Granted by the Rhode IslandDepartment of Education2. Experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist in a school setting3. Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil PersonnelJOB GOAL: To support the communication needs of Barrington students who are parentallyplaced at private schoolsPERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrates the content competencies as prescribed byASHA.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF Speech Language Pathologist: 1.
Adheres to federal and state special education regulations.2. Communicates high and clear expectations for students.3. Administers and/or reviews a variety of speech and language assessments andcompetently shares findings with key stakeholders and interprets test data in order tosupport student growth.4. Develops, implements and monitors meaningful and measurable IndividualizedEducation Programs (IEPs) and Services Plans to meet the unique needs of students withdisabilities.5.
Communicates with parents regarding students' communication needs.6. Provides speech and language screening...7. Maintains thorough records for each student.8. Exhibits attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, dependability, and professionalethics; Uses effective communication skills with students, colleagues, families andrelated agencies (spoken, written and non-verbal); Completes all requested forms,reports, and data collections in an accurate and timely manner; Perform the functionsof the position in accordance with the: ASHA Content Competences; RI ProfessionalCode of Conduct; and all laws, regulations, school district policies, directives, themission of the district, school-based plans, and administrative priorities / requests.9.
Performs other duties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform the functions ofthe position.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard, to view a computer screen, and to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to drive, move from location to location, lift items weighing up to 30 pounds. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orally and in writing. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is an independent contractor position. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated by the Office of Pupil PersonnelThe Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender,religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or status as a disabled veteran, orpast or present honorable military service with respect to access to, the provision of, or employment in its educationalservices, programs and activities, including admissions, athletics and other district programs.