Speech Pathologist

Speech Therapist

Responsible for administering individualized tests to referred students, conducting evaluations, and reporting results for placement of students in Speech Therapy Programs. Provide speech therapy services to assigned case load of students under the direction of the Director for Special Education.

Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and Local School Board Policy.

Administer Individualized Tests for students referred for speech and language evaluations.

Conducts comprehensive evaluations, preparing written and oral evaluation findings.

Writes Individual Educational Plan goals and objectives for assigned students.

Writes progress reports for assigned students.

Interprets evaluation results to students, parents, and school staff.

Participates in the evaluation, placement, and review conferences for speech therapy students.

Provides individual and group speech therapy for assigned regular and exceptional students.

Confers with parent regarding speech and language needs for their children.

Performs other job relevant duties as assigned.

Reports to Director - Special Education.

Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule.

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of personnel.

Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principal criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

Board Approved: 7/11/07