Speech-Language Pathologist (Pre-K)

Speech Language Pathologist

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Job Description

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Salary Schedule: State Salary Schedule; in accordance with certification and placement on the adopted schedule. CHCCS Salary Page

Reports To: Program Manager for Related and Support Services/Director of Psychological and Support Services, Senior ED of Exceptional Children/Pre-K Director

Salary Grade: Psychologist or Master's Level Teacher; eligible for local supplement and EC supplement

Work Location: Lincoln Center

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: 10 Month Position

Summary: To help students with communication disorders reach their potential for functional communication as they access their educational environments

Essential Duties:

• Demonstrates leadership with colleagues including SLP-PLC, on committees within the school and in local, state and national professional organizations (as applicable).
• Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.
• Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs.
• Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares quarterly reports as required.
• In addition documents speech therapy services and all required ECATS documentation.
• Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
• Provides consultation to parents, classroom teachers, speech-language pathologists and other appropriate school personnel.
• Adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance.
• Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students.
• Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders.
• Meets with and collaborates with EC team PLC including but not limited to school psychologist, EC program facilitator, EC teachers, occupational therapist, etc.
• Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel.
• Seeks the assistance of teachers, parents and others to meet the communication needs of students.
• Consults/communicates with non-school agencies to enhance services.
• Makes recommendations and referrals for audiological/medical and related services.
• Applies a systematic workload model to facilitate and organize the speech-language program within the school and schedule interventions using a variety of service delivery models.
• Conducts speech, language and hearing screening, administers formal and informal assessments, and obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes.
• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, including the Extended Content Standards, in the management of communicative disorders.
• Plans and delivers evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
• Uses evidence-based methods and techniques appropriate to stated objectives.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language-hearing and education.
• Analyzes the impact of comprehensive speech-language services on student learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Must hold a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, or Speech & Hearing Sciences
• Must hold a license from The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Speech Language Pathology
• ASHA Certified
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to perform medium physical work duties consistent with the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, and be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds

Disclosure: This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary.