What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - Special Services position at Special Services?
TITLE: Speech Pathologist
QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification authorities
Three years or more years of recent experience with children
REPORTS TO: Site Principal
JOB GOAL: To help students having communication disorders achieve better communication so that they may be able to realize the greatest success which their capabilities will permit with a maximum of satisfaction to themselves, a maximum benefit to society, and a minimum of friction and tension
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in evaluative process, eligibility, placement, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meetings.
- Develops IEP goals, lesson plans, and instructional materials that meet the district’s curriculum goals as well as the individual needs of each student.
- Recommend appropriate placement & service delivery for students eligible to receive speech-language services.
- Evaluates student’s learning, keeps appropriate records, and prepares reports relating to student’s progress.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and creates an effective learning environment conducive to small group and individual therapy sessions.
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Cooperates and consults with general education teachers and other staff in planning instructional goals, modifications, and accommodations to be used with students in special education.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress, areas of need, program goals, and other updates as needed.
- Maintains professional competence through in service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Abides by all district, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures, including timely completion of documentation.
- Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance, and personality.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Approved by:_____________________________________ Date____________________
Reviewed by:_____________________________________ Date____________________