Speech Language Pathologist

About the Job

AREA(S): EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

POSITION SUMMARY:

A person assigned to this position provides evaluations, therapy, and consultative services to students to encourage further development in his/her communication in the educational setting. This position is under the supervision of the assigned administrator.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education - Master's level Speech-Language Pathologist with either a Florida Department of Education (FDOE) certification (Section 1012.56 (F.S.), Educator certification requirements State of Board of Education Rule 6A-4.0176, F.A.C.) or a Florida Department of Health (DOH) license (Chapter 468, Part I- Florida Statutes).
• Experience - Computer Skills - Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoors/Outdoors The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: NOTE:

• These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. May provide services in the following areas:
• Attend problem-solving team meetings as needed.
• Diagnostic services as required at each school beyond the universal screening process or as a result of a referral.
• Provide therapy or consultative services to the students eligible in the following areas:
  • Speech sound disorder-phonological or articulation.
  • Fluency disorder-characterized by deviations in continuity, smoothness, rhythm, or effort in spoken communication.
  • Voice disorder- atypical production or absence of vocal quality, pitch, loudness, resonance, or duration of phonation.
• Language impairment- difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
  • Listening comprehension.
  • Oral expression.
  • Social interaction.
  • Emergent literacy skills (PK age).
  • Written expression (KG and older).
  • Phonological processing (KG and older).
  • Reading comprehension (KG and older).
• Complete paperwork in the following areas:
  • Medicaid for eligible students.
  • Therapy documentation.
  • Consultation/learning management paperwork.
  • Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or private school service plan (SP) paperwork.
  • Evaluation reports.
  • Therapy progress reports.
• Attend IEP or Service Plan meetings as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Some positions typically require certain knowledge, skills, aptitude, training, and previous experience.

Example:

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing. Exhibit good listening and comprehension skills. Keep others adequately informed. Select and use appropriate communication methods. Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

L-Light Work - Required to push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.