Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type:
Other Professionals/Other Professionals
Date Posted:
6/24/2024
Location:
Dept - Special Education
Closing Date:
Until Position is Filled

Job Title:

Speech Language Pathologist

Exemption Status:

Exempt
Reports to:

Director of Special Services

Pay Grade:

05
Works with:

Staff/Students

Days:

187
Dept./School:

Special Services Department
Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of a Speech Therapist is to assess, diagnose, treat, and help communication and swallowing
disorders in patients under the direction of the Director of Special Education.
Prerequisites:
Master's Degree;
Speech Language Pathologist License; and
Supervised clinical experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Conducts full and individual evaluations as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation Team,
of students referred for special education placement
2. Prepares evaluation reports using district approved format.
3. Maintains a list of students requiring three year reevaluation and completes all assessments within the required timeline.
4. Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan.
5. Teach students how to make sounds and improve their voices.
6. Counsel students and families on how to cope with communication disorders.
7. Meet and confer with teachers about methods and techniques for dealing with disorders and modifying
education programs for speech/language/hearing problems.
8. Make appropriate referral if student's performance indicates the need for a more restrictive environment.
9. Arrange for necessary materials and equipment for speech therapy activities.
10. Attend district meeting and required workshops.
11. Provide written report for parents and applicable personnel after assessment is completed.
12. Participates as required members of the Admission Review Dismissal Committee; to assist with
interpretations of assessment data, development of Individual Education Plan (IEP).
13. Compiles, reviews, and interprets new information received from other districts/professional agencies.
14. Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
15. Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs; initiate activities to meet those needs.
Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification
and understanding of students with special needs/disabilities.
Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of the IEP by providing best practices and strategies.
Consult with parents concerning educational needs of students with special needs/disabilities.
Participates in the district school health and related services program
Comply with policies established by federal and state law; State Board of Education rules, local school
board policy in areas of evaluation, placement, and planning for special education services.
21. Comply with polocies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, local school board policy in areas
of evaluation, placement, and planning for special education services.

Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s),
campus administrator(s), parents, and outside resource personnel

23 Performs other related duties as assigned by Special Services Director.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture:

Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:

Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:

May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress