Speech Language Pathologist - INTERIM

Speech/Language Pathologist

Position Purpose: To accurately identify students exhibiting a communication disorder as well as determine the need for speech and language as a related service. To design appropriate evidence based treatment programs to meet their unique needs.

Position Notes: This position will cover Glen Arden Elementary. This is an interim position with no benefits.

Term of Employment: 10 Month Full Time

Reports to: Director of Special Services/Principal

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals.

Major Functions of the Speech-Language Pathologist Employed in Educational Environments:

A. Planning and Oversight

1. Organizes a program that addresses local school speech-language goals.

2. Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.

3. Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel.

4. Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.

B. Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising

1. Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings.

2. Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments.

3. Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.

4. Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs.

C. Managing and Conducting Therapy

1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of North Carolina Standard Course of Study in management of communicative disorders.

2. Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders.

3. Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.

4. Uses evidence-based methods and techniques appropriate to stated objectives.

5. Manages the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to the delivery of services.

6. Adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance.

7. Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students.

D. Adhering to Local, State, Federal Regulations and Ethical Practices

1. Completes procedural documentation appropriately.

2. Demonstrates knowledge and use of statewide testing procedures.

3. Abides by professional code of ethics.

4. Develops appropriate IEPs based on students' strengths & needs.

5. Demonstrates awareness of professional performance in due process matters and litigious environments.

6. Manages time efficiently.

7. Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language-hearing and education.

E. Liaison

1. Provides consultation to parents, teacher and other appropriate school personnel.

2. Seeks the assistance of teachers, parents and others to meet the communication needs of students.

3. Consults/communicates with non-school agencies to enhance services.

4. Makes recommendations and referrals for audiological/medical and related services.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.