Speech-Language Pathologist

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position Summary 

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services and Site Leader(s), the Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of the school district. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
• Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation based on student IEPs 
• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for clinical services  
• Provides research-based, specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP  
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional IEP reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques  
• Schedule special education meetings and work cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies  
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP 
• Serves as the primary contact for the parent, general education teachers, and other service providers regarding speech services
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature, apparent or as assigned
• Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process
• Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports 
• Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies 
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

Standards and Quality Assurance

• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.) 
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others 
• Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times  
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance
• Attend staff and team meetings  
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety 
• Have the willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position  
• Support the mission statement of the district

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Master's degree from an accredited college/university 
• Current Oklahoma State Teaching Certificate 
• Current Oklahoma Speech Pathologist License 

Salary and Benefits

• Salary based on OKCPS salary schedule plus 5% based on 190 day contract
• Insurance- health, dental, and vision paid for contract employee
• 401K- 7% based on total compensation starting after 6 months of employment
• 10 days PTO