SLP

POSITION: Speech Language Pathologist

CATEGORY: Certified

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

LOCATION: Schools

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education/Principal

SUMMARY: To enable pupils to derive the fullest benefits from school by promoting their sense of self and by evaluating and working to ameliorate speech and language problems that may interfere with their adjustment to school and the education program offered to them. To meet the needs of exceptional children by providing services as required by state and federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students needs and correct existing speech or language disabilities
• Serve as a resource to school staff members in development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement
• Maintain contact with service and community agencies to obtain and provide relevant information
• Assist in the comprehensive evaluation of students
• Assist in the development and implementation of building-wide screening and referral processes
• Participate in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all pupils with suspected and identified speech and language disabilities
• Assist in the placement and programming decisions made by Child Study Teams Perform all duties required as a member of the Child Study Team by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
• Provide consultation to regular education teachers regarding the identification, instruction, management, and mainstreaming of students with disabilities
• Provide interpretation of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy regarding the education of exceptional students
• Assist the Special Services Director in identifying special education needs within the district
• Assist the Director in devising plans for improving special services within the district and implementing changes deemed necessary
• Serve as a case manager as assigned and maintain appropriate case records
• Provide accurate records for billing medicaid
• Serve as a consultant to parents, school personnel, and community groups on speech or language topics
• Keep the staff and community informed of the schools' speech and language services
• Observe pupils in classrooms and other school settings
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education
• Adhere to the Ethical Principles of SLP's and Code of Conduct
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE : Idaho Pupil Personnel Services certificate with a Speech Language Pathologist endorsement

• Master's degree required
• Previous speech language pathologist experience preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy governing special education, and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, SLP evaluation, and counseling services
• Experience in a classroom which may include professional teaching experience, student teaching, or special education practicum preferred
• Broad knowledge of theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary and/or secondary school guidance program design, and career educational information and placement
• Strong background in the use of technology
• Relates extremely well to students
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-school health professionals and social services agencies
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to provide general district information and respond to questions from administrators, managers, employees, customers, and/or the general public in a professional and pleasant manner.

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY SKILLS:

Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), presentation software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and meets deadlines with severe time constraints in a fast paced environment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds. May be required to block or redirect students during negative behavior. Be able to effectively supervise and support staff when consequences are implemented, including supervising physical restraint and seclusion if necessary for safety.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 195 day calendar assignment

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

I have read and understand the duties as prescribed above.

Benefits

BENEFITS: All full time staff are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Low deductible medical and vision insurance through the State of Idaho
• Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick and personal leave
• PERSI Retirement