Speech & Language Pathologist

Speech & Language Pathologist at SOAR Charter Academy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Plan and provide speech/language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with the students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. Performance Responsibilities: Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Plans and provides appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Program (IEP). 2. Evaluates student progress and determines readiness for termination of therapy services. 3. Conducts individual evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders, and conditions to determine eligibility for services. 4. Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities in order to improve communication skills of students. 5. Provides professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students. 6. Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student. 7. Creates an environment, conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.

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