Speech Pathologist

Responsibilities for Speech-Language Pathologist: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assess, screen, and evaluate students and effectively share results with parents and educational staff, and participate in the eligibility determination process in accordance with state and school division requirements and best practice • Develop and implement individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Speech/Language impairment and assists with IEPs for students with speech/language as service on an annual basis or according to requirements • Comply with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claiming, including obtaining written Medicaid consent from parents of all students served and timely filing of claims that meet Medicaid standards • Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development and individual student needs by providing relevant instruction according to the IEP and educational best practices • Provide consultative services for school staff by sharing and demonstrating specific techniques and working with school teams to facilitate relevant and consistent interventions for targeted students • Maintain records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed the confidential manner and using the records and information only for the purposes for which they are maintained according to FERPA guidelines • Provide direct and consultative therapeutic services related to expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language • Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the therapy program • Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff • Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies • Maintain and submit information/records including student progress for all students • Share with other staff members the responsibility for school activities and student supervision • Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract • Implement and comply with District policies and procedures • Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school district policies and procedures KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 1. Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to the assignment. 2. Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices. 3. Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting communication assessments. 4. Knowledge and understanding of child development and communication development. 5. Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities. 6. Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior. 7. Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth. 8. Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record-keeping. 9. Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction. 10. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting. 11. Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators. 12. Ability to maintain confidentiality Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with patients Provide counseling and consultations for students Create goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges Oversee speech-language pathologist assistants Review the patient's file prior to their appointment and have a clear understanding of the challenge to be addressed Attend continuing education courses and work to advance personal knowledge and experience within the field Request and organize written authorization from patients involving specific follow up instructions and goals for improvement Qualifications for Speech-Language Pathologist: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is required Proficiency in computer software commonly used for documentation and report preparation Master's degree in speech-language pathology is required Proficient in troubleshooting common software and hardware challenges in relation to the regular use of speech pathology tools Physical endurance and the ability to work primarily in a standing position A friendly and professional demeanor is required when explaining procedures and processes to students Accountability and attention to detail is essential when handling and documenting information