What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (480B) position at Special Student Services?
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POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist |
JOB CODE: 480B |
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DIVISION: Academic-Support and Specialized Services |
SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher |
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DEPARTMENT: Special Education |
WORK DAYS: 188 |
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REPORTS TO: Principal |
PAY GRADE: CIT 5, 6, or 7 |
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FLSA: Exempt |
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly |
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Identifies and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for the speech-language program; communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of speech and language goals into the classroom and home environments. |
REQUIREMENTS:
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1. Education Level: Master Degree required |
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2. Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate (SLP S5) |
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3. Experience: None |
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4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities |
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5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication, planning, organization |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. |
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2. Evaluates communication skills of students referred and diagnoses speech and/or language disorders. |
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3. Assures placement of students in the speech-language program and develops and implements speech-language goals/objectives on individualized education plans according to established due process procedures. |
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4. Conducts and/or participates in IEP meetings. |
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5. Schedules students appropriately. |
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6. Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to integrate speech-language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment. |
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7. Reports and maintains student data to assess progress and continuation or termination of services. |
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8. Complies with State and System regulations regarding due process paperwork and Medicaid documentation. |
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9. Refers to other agencies and/or personnel when appropriate. |
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10. Investigates and uses new strategies for delivering student services. |
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11. Participates in professional learning opportunities provided. |
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12. Participates with school administrators/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech-language program into total educational system. |
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13. Participates in RTI process at local school level as needed. |
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14. Reports information required for local, state, and federal programs. |
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15. Maintains special education records for SI students at local school. |
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16. Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents. |
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17. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator |