Speech Language Pathologist - Early Childhood

POSITION: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - Early Childhood


FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

FTE STATUS: 1.0

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

SUMMARY:

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides services to students, staff and families that improve and develop the use of speech and language for eligible students with disabilities.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently promotes fairness, respect, and different viewpoints in all responsibilities
• Commits to ongoing learning and the development of their craft; encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students.
• Commits to high expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving the student towards achievement.
• Commits to positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
• Commits to honoring all students, embracing their community and diversity.
• Commits to establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making.
• Commits to using community resources to improve instruction.
• Commits to collegiality and professionalism of self and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts and provides written evaluation to suspected students with disabilities or students enrolled in special education in the areas of speech, voice, language and oral motor skills.
• Provides direct one-on-one and group speech and language services to eligible students with disabilities.
• Provides consultation to staff and parents/guardians regarding speech and language services, including use of augmentative communication systems and devices related to the individual needs of students.
• Develops and writes annual goals and short-term instructional objectives for students assigned to the caseload.
• Attends and participates in Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings as requested.
• Compiles and maintains records, written reports and other documentation for students assigned to the caseload in accordance with state and federal laws and school district policies.
• Works as a team member with instructional and ancillary staff to refer eligible students for speech and language services.
• Works as a team member with instructional staff and parents/guardians to refer eligible students to outside agencies and other community resources.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining equipment and supplies for speech and language services.
• Provides in-service information and training to staff for the integration of language development into daily classroom instruction.
• Consults, counsels and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students and appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
• Prepares reports to facilitate, document or evaluate programs and assigned duties.
• Assists in staff development activities related to assigned duties.
• Remains up-to-date on current methodologies and strategies for instructional programs for students with disabilities.
• Works with community agencies to coordinate the delivery of services to students.
• Assists in the coordination, development and implementation of transitional programs and services.
• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
• Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth. Develops communication plans that adjust for varying levels of parent involvement and inclusion.
• Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture and classroom artifacts.
• Collects and integrates information about community heritage in instruction.
• Participate in organizational quality.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Student Services and Special Education/Building Principal.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position includes supervisory responsibilities over Students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. 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:

• Possession of a Master's degree in speech and language pathology or a valid Michigan teacher's certificate with full approval in the speech and language impaired required.
• A valid Speech-Language Pathologist license from the State of Michigan or Educational Limited License with application of full SLP license upon completion of CFY.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.
• Ability to write lesson plans, business correspondence and other related correspondence.
• Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to integrate technology into the everyday work flow is necessary.
• Ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the District.
• Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.
• Ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communications mechanisms.
• Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

• Ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects and maintain a flexible attitude.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
• Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work out-put of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

TERMS:


The contract, salary and other employment conditions will be established by the Board of Education in conjunction with the Lincoln Consolidated Schools and the Washtenaw County Education Association/MEA/NEA collective bargaining agreement. Further, applicant must agree to fully participate in all relevant training inclusive of or unique to the building assigned and the District.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION :

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. Lincoln Consolidated Schools retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

This position description is not a contract for employment.

Lincoln Consolidated Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Lincoln Consolidated Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information or any legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

"The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District."

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