Speech /Child Find Coordinator

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Speech/ Child Find Coordinator (2406)

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Special Education

Pay Grade: A33

Dept. /School: Special Education

Duty Days: 226

Date Revised: 1/2026

Primary Purpose:


The dual-role professional is responsible for leading the district's Child Find system to identify, locate, and evaluate children (birth to age 21) who may have disabilities. The SLP Coordinator provides leadership and mentorship to speech-language pathologists, interns, and Clinical Fellows (CFs). This individual is responsible for ensuring that all services are evidence-based, ethical, and compliant with ASHA and state regulations. The role balances administrative oversight-such as scheduling and resource management-with direct coaching to improve team effectiveness.

Qualifications:


Master's degree


Knowledge of research, trends, and best practices in special education


Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable to special education


Ability to supervise and evaluate education programs, staff, and facilities


Ability to maintain a positive relationship with school personnel, parents, and community


Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing


Knowledge of special education assessment and eligibility practices

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mentorship & Professional Development

• Coaching: Provide hands-on mentoring to new SLP graduates and staff, offering feedback on assessment techniques and IEP development.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular observations of staff to ensure high-quality evaluations and therapy implementation.
• Training Initiatives: Plan and facilitate staff meetings and continuing education workshops to keep the team updated on the latest research and best practices.
• Conflict Resolution: Support colleagues during difficult IEP meetings or conferences, acting as a technical expert and mediator.

1. Clinical Supervision & Compliance

• CF Supervision: Oversee the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) ensuring clinical fellows meet the required hours and competencies for full licensure with their supervising SLP.
• Documentation Review: Audit progress reports and evaluation data to maintain accuracy and legal compliance.
• Regulatory Oversight: Ensure the team adheres to HIPAA, FERPA, and state board ethical standards.

1. Administrative Coordination

• Resource Management: Manage the inventory and ordering of testing protocols, assessment tools, and therapy equipment.
• Staffing & Assignments: Assist administrators with staff scheduling, caseload assignments, and the interview process for new hires.
• Interdisciplinary Liaison: Facilitate communication between the SLP department and other school administrators to ensure a cohesive service delivery model.

4.Child Find Coordination

• Outreach & Awareness: Develop and implement public awareness campaigns to inform parents, pediatricians, and daycare providers about available school-based services.
• Referral Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for all Part B and Part C referrals, ensuring timelines are met for initial evaluations.
• Collection and submission of SPPI 7 and 12.
• Process private school/homeschool referrals.
• Transition Support: Facilitate the transition of children from Early Intervention (birth-3) to Preschool Special Education services (3-5).

Supervisory Duties: NA

Equipment Used: Personal computer, printer, copier, calculator, and fax machine

Working Conditions:

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions. Occasionally prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent district travel and occasional statewide travel.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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