SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Speech Language Pathologist

Reports to: School Principal and Special Services Director

Supervises: Speech Aide

Approved/Revised Date: July 17, 2024

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• License from the WY State Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or ASHA Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP)

Position Summary:

To provide quality speech/language services for the District

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and diagnose specific speech or language deficits of referred students in the district.
• Prepare and submit accurate and appropriate evaluations, screenings, and reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Design appropriate goals, objectives, and timelines for educationally-relevant speech-language services related to documented areas of need for eligible students.
• Provide quality educationally-relevant speech and language services based on goals related to documented areas of need for eligible students.
• Monitor and document progress on IEP goals and communicate progress with the school-based team (student, parents/guardians, teachers, and other team members).
• Collaborate with teachers and service providers in the development of a variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of students with special education services.
• Complete screenings and communicate the results in a timely manner.
• Follow time schedules, attend and participate in all assigned meetings, and maintain a positive, professional manner with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality standards as defined by the local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Technical Competencies and Skills:

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated by the School Principal and the Special Services Director in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

Salary Schedule:

This position will be paid according to the approved Licensed Professional Salary Schedule.

Terms of Employment:

School Year Calendar, unless otherwise assigned by supervisor.

Clearances:

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.