What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Columbia Falls School?
Job Summary
Develop and implement individualized education plans for students with speech language disorders, using a variety of assessment tools and techniques to identify needs and goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess student functional status to identify needs for speech language therapy.
- Select and administer specialized hearing and speech tests, interpreting results to inform treatment planning.
- Gather background information on students' educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist in determining possible causes of speech disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized education plans for students receiving speech language therapy services.
- Provide consultation to teachers and staff members to ensure integration of speech language development techniques into the classroom routine.
- Monitor student progress, reevaluating IEP objectives and adjusting delivery of speech language services as necessary.
Requirements
- Master's degree in speech language pathology and licensure as a speech language pathologist in Montana.
- Experience providing speech language therapy in a school-based setting.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Working Conditions
The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equipment Used
A variety of electronic and technology devices, as well as basic office equipment, copiers, calculators, personal computers, telephone/voicemail, fax.
