Speech-Language Pathologist

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. NYS Speech & Hearing Certification
2. Teacher of Speech & Hearing Handicapped Certificate
3. NYS License (ASHA Certification) preferable

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOALS: To identify specific speech/language deficits in students. To reduce or
eliminate speech and hearing delays that interfere with the student's ability to derive full
benefit of their educational program.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. To conduct speech and language evaluations of students referred by parents,
Principals, or the Director of Special Education and provide results and reports in a
timely fashion.
B. To meet with parents of referred students to review speech and language
evaluations.
C. To conduct classroom observations of students, as required.
D. To conduct other assessments and screenings as needed including Pre-
Kindergarten.
E. To be a resource for district employees for information relating to a student's
diagnosis or disability and offer suggestions on ways to better facilitate learning for
students.
F.To attend CSE, CPSE, and 504 committees, as needed.
G. To provide individual and/or small group therapy sessions to students.
H. To make referrals to local and regional agencies, as needed.
I.To maintain confidentiality.
J.To establish and maintain cooperative, positive relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
K. To carry out other duties as required by the Director of Special Education and
Department Chair.
L. To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and
Board of Education policy.
M. To maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District
policy and administrative regulation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month position; Salary and work year to be established by
the Board.