Speech Language Pathologist - Special Services

Speech Pathologist

Qualifications: As set by state certification authorities

Three years or more years of recent experience with children

Reports To: Site Principal

Job Goal: To help students having communication disorders achieve better communication so that they may be able to realize the greatest success which their capabilities will permit with a maximum of satisfaction to themselves, a maximum benefit to society, and a minimum of friction and tension

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participates in evaluative process, eligibility, placement, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meetings.
• Develops IEP goals, lesson plans, and instructional materials that meet the district's curriculum goals as well as the individual needs of each student.
• Recommends appropriate placement & service delivery for students eligible to receive speech-language services.
• Evaluates student's learning, keeps appropriate records, and prepares reports relating to student's progress.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and creates an effective learning environment conducive to small group and individual therapy sessions.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Cooperates and consults with general education teachers and other staff in planning instructional goals, modifications, and accommodations to be used with students in special education.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress, areas of need, program goals, and other updates as needed.
• Maintains professional competence through in service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Abides by all district, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures, including timely completion of documentation.
• Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance, and personality.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.