What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech/Language Pathologist position at Strafford R-VI School District?
General Summary: To use professional knowledge, evaluation, and intervention to minimize or eliminate speech and language deficits that interfere with the individual student’s ability to derive benefit from the district’s educational program in accordance with district policies and procedures. The Speech and Language Pathologist must possess knowldge of instructional strategies, assesment practices, and effective therapy techniques. The Speech and Language Pathologist must exhibit effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, to build positive relationships with student, staff, and parents.
Essential Functions:
1) Meet standards in knowledge and competence in the communication areas of language, articulation/phonology, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing.
2)Meet standards in knowledge and competence of the comprehensive speech and language evaluation process, student assesments, and IEP development.
3)Meet standards in knowledge and competence in generating educationally relative goals and objectives based on the communication needs of the individuals.
4)Meet standards in knowledge and competence in the areas of program implementation through appropriate service delivery options including, but not limited to, consultation, direct intervention, and collaboration.
5)Meet standards in knowledge and competence in the areas of Medicaid billing
6)Meet documentation standards. Identify those students who warrant speech/language services.
7)Schedule and conduct therapy for the students who require services.
8)Plan and carry out the Individualized Education Program as part of the transdisciplinary team.
9) Consult with students, parents, and professionals concerning progress in speech/language services.
10) Attend and/or conduct eligibility reviews and IEP meetings.
11) Complete IEP paperwork for students.
12) Provide information to students, parents, and professionals concerning the nature, purpose, and outcome of speech/language therapy services.
13) Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/ or program/classification.
Qualifications:
1. Education level – Masters degree.
2. Certification or Licensure – Appropriate Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary (DESE) Certification (Certified) OR Missouri Professional license (Support Staff). 3. Experience preferred – Three years successful public school experience preferred and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification.
4. Other requirements – Must successfully pass a background check and satisfactory to the Board of Education. Understand and support the District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Knowledge of the Special Education Process and laws.