Speech Language Pathologist - Various Sites - 26/27 SY

Specialist – Speech Language Pathologist

Provide direct or indirect services to affect positive change in the communication behavior of pupils with speech and/or language impairment. Duties include diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services of children with various speech and language impairments.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct speech and language evaluations of referred students, interpret results to parents and teachers and write appropriate recommendations and reports.
• Develop, implement and monitor IEP's for students eligible for special education.
• Participate in school meetings and conferences regarding students with special needs.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Register with Medicaid as a provider; maintain Medicaid records.
• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
• Act as case manager for designated special education students.
• Participate in and lead professional development in-services.
• Review and maintain speech language files and related paperwork.
• Attend monthly speech language meetings.
• Validate outside diagnostic evaluations and program recommendations.
• Plan, conduct and or participate in in-service activities in the area of speech and language therapy.
• May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.