Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language PathologistMinimum Qualifications: Valid state license to practice as a Speech Pathologist issued by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board Valid Pupil Services License/Certificate issued by the Ohio Department of Education Master's Degree or equivalent Certificate of Clinical Competence Documentation of a clear criminal record Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisites and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports To: Director of Student Services and his/her designeeJob Objectives: Provides for the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of communication disorders, enabling students to progress in their educational program.Responsibilities and Essential Functions: "The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance or intended to be all-inclusive."Evaluate students as a part of the multifactorial evaluation process in the areas of articulation, phonology, language, voice, fluency, pragmatics, and other related areas.Assist with the development of the individualized education program (IEP) for students.Plan and implement therapy programs for identified students, develop a therapy schedule, participate in team meetings, conferences, etc.Use effective behavior management strategies to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment; and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of students.Incorporate and promote instructional, assistive, augmentative, and other types of technology; and uphold the acceptable use policy.Utilize appropriate assessment, data collection, and progress monitoring methods to assess academic and social performance and to inform instruction and progress.Consult with parents, school personnel, and outside agencies, as appropriate; provide families with techniques to assist with therapeutic interventions at home.Provide in-service and training to parents and school personnel.Participate on building level teams.Participate in professional growth activities through staff development, workshops, in-services, and higher education.Uphold board policies, follow administrative guidelines, monitor and comply with Federal and state laws, model policies and procedures, rules, and regulations for the education of students with disabilities.Ensure paperwork is accurate, all timelines and deadlines are met (annual reviews, progress reports, etc.), and maintain high ethical and professional standards.Maintain high ethical standards, exhibit professionalism, self-control, flexibility, satisfactory attendance/punctuality, dependability, accept responsibility for decisions and conduct, promote a favorable image of the Agency, etc.. Adapt to unique circumstances and factors such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, interactions with aggressive/disruptive individuals, etc.Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.Conduct: Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.Terms of Employment: Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.