Pool - Speech-Language Pathologist

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate and/or valid license in speech-language pathology.
• Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Revised:1/26/21

Responsibilities

• Administer in-depth diagnostic evaluations for disorders of language, articulation, voice, and fluency and provide reports.
• Schedule meetings and contact parents, teachers, and administrators for the purpose of eligibility staffing, individual educational plan (IEP) meetings, and conferences.
• Participate in eligibility and placement committee staffing meetings, Child Study Team meetings, and development of pre-referral classroom interventions.
• Develop individual educational plans for students on caseload and revise plan annually.
• Provide speech-language therapy for eligible students as prescribed by individual educational plan.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers; provide consultation services and support for classroom teachers.
• Develop therapy schedules that provide optimum conditions for instruction based on individual student needs.
• Prepare materials for use in therapy.
• Keep attendance logs and therapy progress notes.
• Provide quarterly reports and annual progress reports for each student on caseload.
• Report compliance data and scheduling information to data processor.
• Conduct reevaluations as required.
• Maintain accurate and complete reports as required by District, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and implement communication boards, augmentative communication systems, and program voice output devices and provide training in use.
• Provide support for reading initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth hearing screenings; report results and make appropriate referrals for further follow-up and intervention.
• Conduct speech-language and hearing screenings for students experiencing academic and behavioral problems.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.

Revised: 1/26/21

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