What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech and Language Pathologist position at School Administrative Unit 12, Londonderry?
JOB ANALYSIS
Evaluates, identifies, and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for speech-language impairments; Works collaboratively and communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of speech and language goals into classroom and home environment.
REPORTS TO
Director of Pupil Services
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)
- Models correct use of language, oral and written.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly.
- Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
- Integrates designated curriculum.
- Identifies speech and language disordered students through evaluation and analyzing communication skills of students found in the identification process.
- Participates in or conducts students staffing in order to relate pertinent data used in the determination of students’ needs.
- Appropriately schedules students and conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.
- Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, and administrators, in order to integrate speech and language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment.
- Utilize appropriate diagnostic assessment procedures, following professional guidelines, to thoroughly and accurately diagnose communicative disorders using both formal and informal assessment measures.
- Develops goals and objectives, provides collaboration, consultation, and direct service to meet individual needs.
- Evaluates and reports student progress for continuation or termination of services.
- Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Self-motivation
- High energy level
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- High work standards
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Organizing and planning
- Learning orientation
- Critical thinking
- Stress tolerance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
- Current New Hampshire Office of Licensed Allied Health Professional License
- Current Membership American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Knowledge of relevant technology
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Allied Health Union for additional information.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel and Union Agreement.
Salary : $51,827 - $88,378