What are the responsibilities and job description for the EC-SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST position at Rowan-Salisbury School System?
Reports to: Exceptional Children’s Program Director and Site Principal
Purpose: To evaluate, plan and implement appropriate methods to assist students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communication possible.
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• No lateral entries will be considered for this position due to compliance with federal and state mandates.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Function: Planning and Observation
• Organizes the local program and cooperates with teachers and paraprofessional to accomplish the goals.
• Coordinate program services with other student services.
• Maintain record in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards.
Major Function: Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising
• Conduct screening and testing to obtain diagnostic information.
• Analyze information and make recommendations regarding programs and services.
• Supervise interns and other professional, paraprofessionals, paraprofessionals and volunteers
Major Function: Developing Individual Education Programs
• Develop individual education program to be used in the formulation of IEP goals and objectives.
Major Function: Managing and Conducting Therapy
• Plan and utilize appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to meet the needs of the student.
• Management of time, facilities and resources to facilitate the delivery of services.
• Promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth activities.
Major Function: Liaison
• Provides consultation, seeks assistance, utilizes related research, and makes recommendations and referrals in the implementation of services
Major Function: Professional Practice and Development
• Adheres to standards of professional practice in delivery of services as well as in conversation and mannerisms.
• Seeks to improve professional knowledge and skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and provides support to the exceptional children’s program and director, at all time.
Salary : $52,730 - $59,930