Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech Language PathologistReports to: Student Services Director and Building PrincipalsClassification: CertifiedFLSA Status: ExemptTerms of Employment: Days according to school calendar as approved by board policyEvaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor and in accordance with Board PolicyCompensation: Reviewed and established annually by the Board of EducationJob RequirementsBeing pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.Reliable, responsible, and dependable and fulfilling obligations.Honest and ethical.Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.Developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.Working ConditionsInside; some classrooms and areas are not air conditioned.Outside for activities and student supervision.In private homes, preschools, daycares, and other facilities, as needed or required to provide therapy services.Performance ResponsibilitiesAssess and treat students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.Provide for the reasonable care and safety of students under the Speech Language Pathologist's supervision.Participate in team meetings for the identification of students with disabilities (MDTs) and the development of IEPs and 504 Plans and implement provisions of IEPs and 504 Plan accommodations for students.Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students and parents.Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.Maintain confidentiality of information concerning colleagues, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27). The Speech Language Pathologist must serve as a positive role model for staff and students.Evaluate hearing and speech/language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan services for speech, language, fluency, voice, and other speech language disorders.Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to students to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of students.Education and/or ExperienceMasters degree in Speech Language Pathology required.Must possess at all times during employment a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with a speech endorsement and such other endorsements as may be required by NDE Rules 10 and 24 or state licensure by the Nebraska Licensure Board.Required Knowledge and SkillsRegular, dependable attendance on the job, the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:StaminaSittingWalkingStandingSprinting/RunningFlexibilityBending or twisting at the neck more than the average personBending or twisting at the trunk more than the average personSquatting/Stooping/KneelingReaching above the headReaching forwardRepeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)ActivitiesClimbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)Hand/grip strengthDriving on the jobTyping non-stopUse of Arms and HandsManual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)Lifting RequirementsLifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply) Floor to waist X Waist to shoulder X Shoulder to overhead XLifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply) Floor to waist X Waist to shoulder X Shoulder to overhead XLifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply) Floor to waist X Waist to shoulder X Shoulder to overhead XLifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply) Floor to waist X Waist to shoulder X Shoulder to overhead XLifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply) Floor to waist X Waist to shoulder X Shoulder to overhead XCan load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carriedPushing/Pulling25 to 50 pounds51 to 75 pounds76 to 90 poundsOver 90 poundsCarrying10 to 25 pounds26 to 50 pounds51 to 75 pounds76 to 90 poundsOver 90 pounds