Interim Speech and Language Pathologist -SPED Department

Job Description Speech/Language Pathologist Reports To Director of Special Education Dept/School Assigned Campus Employment 200 Day Contract, Teacher Salary Schedule Calendar 12 Months / 240 Days Salary Grade Degree / Years (Certified Scale) Date Revised 01/15/2025 Qualifications TN Teaching License, with appropriate endorsement Master's Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence (current) State of TN Health Board License (current) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of effective speech/language therapeutic practices. Adaptability in dealing with students with IEPs. Possess strong writing, speaking, and human relations skills. Function and maintain a positive rapport with all stakeholder groups. Complies with Job Description for Classroom Teachers Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provide speech screening tests for all referred students. Provide diagnostic/evaluation testing for students failing speech screening. Create a treatment plan for students needing speech/language services. Participate in and/or create a student's IEP. Collect, maintain, record, and report student performance data in accordance to IEP. Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation based on student IEPs. Make informed, timely educational recommendations/decisions. Participate in ongoing staff development to increase personal knowledge and skills. Comply with all federal, state, and local policies and procedures. Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools/Director of Special Education, or Administration. Tools/Equipment Used Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment, including a computer Posture Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension Lifting Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students Environment Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel Mental Demands Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure Notes The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dickson County Schools