SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Overview POSITION TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Speech, Hearing, and Vision Services and Building Administrator

OVERTIME STATUS: EXEMPT

PAY GRADE: 700

Job Summary Performs difficult professional work delivering educational relevant instructional services to students identified with speech and/or language impairments. Candidate also completes related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Speech, Hearing, and Vision services and School Principal. Limited supervision is exercised over paraprofessionals. Essential Duties Employ comprehensive assessment and evidence-based intervention strategies associated with speech and language impairment Completes diagnostic batteries to determine articulation, fluency, language, pragmatic, and voice disorders; Prepares reports with testing results, recommendation for remediation and therapy plans appropriate to individual needs; Develops learning goals and objectives while guiding the instructional process toward achievement of these goals; Consults and collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis regarding student needs and progress; Conducts and participates in Child Find, Screening, RTI, Review of Existing Data, Eligibility, IEP development and implementation procedures to address identified student deficits related to speech and/or language skills Attends related departmental meetings/trainings and conferences necessary to comply with local, federal and state laws, rules and regulations to ensure a free appropriate education and to protect the rights of students; Prepares and maintains related records and files (including Medicaid billing); Performs related tasks as required. Job Specifications/Physical Requirements Thorough knowledge of special education principals, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of evidenced-based methodologies to address speech and language disorders; thorough knowledge of school division policies, regulations, and procedures; ability to obtain and analyze components of comprehensive assessment practices to effectively identify and develop treatment plans for speech and language disorders; ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff and administration. Education and Experience Must hold a valid speech-language pathology license issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP). #J-18808-Ljbffr Portsmouth Public Schools