Speech and Language Pathologist (1 Position) 26/27 SY - JOB# 4356 - EXTENDED - MODIFIED

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:  Speech & Language Pathologist

ASSIGNMENT:  Speech & Language Pathologist

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None at this time

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establishes long and short range plans based on student needs and consistent with district and state requirements
2. Selects materials to support learning objectives and meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and special needs
3. Plans a therapy program for eligible students, including implementation and annual review of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
4. Participates in school level child study teams as appropriate
5. Provides statistical information for program planning, such as, FTE information, severity rating data, end of year reports, matriculation reports, screening results, and other relevant data
6. Schedules students for speech/language impaired program taking into account the total educational setting
7. Orders materials and supplies for program implementation
8. Prepares and maintains audit files on all speech/language impaired students
9. Maintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environment
10. Manages time efficiently
11. Manages materials and equipment effectively
12. Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures
13. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques and instruments used to diagnose speech/language impairments
14. Identifies students who have speech and/or language impairments through screening and/or diagnostic assessments
15. Determines eligibility for speech/language impaired program
16. Analyzes/interprets results of screening or diagnostic assessment
17. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of assigned area (speech/language pathology)
18. Applies principles of learning and effective teaching
19. Uses appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet student's needs
20. Uses strategies appropriate for working with students from diverse backgrounds
21. Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively involved in the learning process
22. Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention referral, or reporting action
23. Assists audiologist in conducting hearing screening and medical follow-up for referred students
24. Consults with parents, teachers, principals, and others as appropriate, concerning general guidelines of speech and language development and specifically students enrolled in the program
25. Uses effective, positive intercommunications skills
26. Interprets educational policies, programs, and procedures relative to the speech/language program
27. Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community
28. Provides information and/or inservice to teachers, administrators, and other school personnel
29. Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills
30. Conducts a personal assessment, periodically, to determine professional development needs
31. Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adheres, at all times, to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct
32. Perform and fulfills professional responsibilities
33. Performs other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy

PAYGRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule

(Note: Bachelor's level Speech Language Impaired teachers will be eligible for a Temporary Educator's Certificate and paid as an Associate Teacher; upon meeting requirements for Professional Educator's Certificate or full state licensure, index will be applied to base salary.)

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Reformatted 12/2007
Reformatted 2/23/2016
Revised 6/6/2016
APA Approved 10/11/2016
Modified 8/20/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
    
    Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
    To request accommodations, please contact:
    Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
    426 School Street
    Sebring, FL 33870
    863-471-5555
    ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

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