Speech and Language Pathologist

MERIWETHER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

The Meriwether County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or
disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

CONTRACT/WORK YEAR: 10 Month or Contracted Services

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Exceptional Children’s Services

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Principal/Director of Exceptional Children’s Services

GOAL: The goal of the Speech Language Pathologist is to administer tests and evaluate speech and language skills of
students; create lesson plans and activities for students; provide speech and language therapy to assigned caseload; collect
data and monitor students’ progress; and facilitate meetings to review students’ progress and/or recommend speech and
language services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate at level S-5 or above in Speech

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list
is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

1. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
2. Provide speech and language therapy to students
3. Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language

impairments
4. Evaluate students using appropriate diagnostic instruments; and interpret test results
5. Develop eligibility and evaluation reports
6. Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEP) according to local, state, and federal guidelines
7. Confer with parents and teachers; review student folders, previous evaluations and related documents in order to

develop and implement appropriate educational plans for students and facilitate carryover of learned skills
8. Serve as a resource for teachers, administrators, and parents regarding student referrals received that suggest

areas of concern and the progress of students on assigned caseload
9. Develop and maintain a recordkeeping system to include all relevant student data
10. Conduct IEP meetings and convey results and recommendations for educational programming to

parents/guardians

11. Maintain the confidentiality of all student records, reports and other documentation
12. Collaborate with community resources to arrange for the provision of appropriate support services to students

and families
13. Perform general instruction coordination duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings, and engaging

in various forms of correspondence
14. Attend professional learning sessions and/or required conferences
15. Attend required school/district meetings
16. Adhere to the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators
17. Remain abreast of changes and developments in the profession through membership and participation in

professional organizations; attendance at regional, state and national meetings; enrollment in advanced
courses; reading professional journals and other publications, etc.

18. Maintain Medicaid billing eligibility.
19. Adequately document billable services and meet indicated compliance requirements.
11. Other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director of Exceptional Children’s Services or the

principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Routine physical activities are required to fulfill job responsibilities, such as the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent
bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, repetitive fine motor activities (significant fine
finger dexterity), prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting is expected. Vision, hearing and verbal
communications are essential functions of this position.

The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable
accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of
the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The employee will
adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Meriwether County Board
of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional
performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.