WINDHAM CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION

JOB TITLE: Speech and Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

APPROVED BY: Superintendent of Schools

UPDATED: 8/2021

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist with Vermont Educator Endorsement
• Master's degree in speech therapy and language development
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates teaching ability as well as skills in collaboration, team- building and inclusionary education.
• Knowledge of the letter and spirit of Act 230, IDEA, ADA, Section 504, and other pertinent laws.
• Commitment to the WCSU Strategic Plan and the schools' action plan

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) Experience working in public schools Advanced coursework

SUMMARY:

The Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for ensuring that speech and language services are provided to eligible students. The Speech Language Pathologist is both an instructional and a consulting teacher who provides support service to students and teachers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Diagnose and provide an educational program for students with language processing and/or speech disorders as defined by the Vermont Special Education regulations.
• Develop and implement I.E.P.'s and/or related service plans for assigned students.
• Instruct and guide students in accordance with their needs and abilities within the guidelines of the district curricula.
• Attend all meetings called by the Director of Special Education.
• Maintain necessary records and paperwork regarding individual students, programs and Medicaid requirements.
• Keep necessary records as directed by the principal or Director of Special Education.
• Initiate, encourage, and participate in student meetings, as needed with students, their teachers, parents, and outside agencies.
• Participate as a member of school based Educational Support Team as requested by administration.
• Conduct annual and other comprehensive student evaluations as required.
• Collaborate with other staff members and/or regional human resource groups in promoting an inclusionary service delivery model.
• Attend all meetings called by the Director of Special Education.
• Follow procedures outlined in the Vermont Special Education Regulations.
• Provide trainings and staff development to instructional aides and other staff members as needed
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

COMPETENCIES:

The individual in this position must possess the following:

• Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations
• Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Cooperation – being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity – being honest and ethical.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Social Orientation – preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

EVALUATION;

Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in the

WCSU Supervision and Evaluation Guidelines.

GENERAL OUTLINE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.