SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION GOAL: To apply the principles, practice and methods related to the identification and treatment of communication disorders to the development and implementation of speech-language therapy programs for students.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use standardized screening tests and other methods to identify students with potential speech and language disorders.
• Develop an efficient referral procedure to respond to requests for services by teachers, parents and others.
• Select, administer and analyze diagnostic assessments to identify students with speech and language disorders.
• Comply with the state and district procedures to determine students eligible for speech and language therapy services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and conferences for the benefit of students.
• Use diagnostic information as well as other educationally relevant information to develop an individual education plan (IEP) and recommend speech and language therapy services.
• Provide an array of speech and language therapy services to students based on their individual needs.
• Continuously evaluate the progress of students receiving speech and language therapy services.
• Recommend reevaluation procedures for students to determine the need for continued speech and language therapy services or dismissal.
• Select, use and maintain materials, equipment or supplies needed to provide a speech and language therapy program.
• Provide training to other school staff, parents and the community about the goals of the speech and language therapy program.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain professional skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents for the benefit of students.
• Communicate with outside agencies for the benefit of students.
• Direct the activities of speech-language assistants to implement specified program services.
• Keep accurate and current records on students.
• Cooperate with district, other administrators and support personnel for the benefit of students.
• Conform to all rules and regulations that may be prescribed by the state and the school board.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The school Board of Broward County.
• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• An earned master's degree in speech pathology; Florida state certification in speech-language impaired.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual skills preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.