Speech/Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Qualifications: 1. Master's Degree in Speech Pathology 2. Two years of experience in speech/language pathology. Experience in a school setting preferred. 3. ASHA Certification or Clinical Competence - Required 4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal: Responsible for screening, evaluating, implementing, and modifying therapeutic treatments and interventions for students identified with or suspected of having speech/language disabilities/deficits. Disabilities/deficits may include, but are not limited to, cognitive, voice, swallowing, muscular, augmentative/alternative communication disorders, and hearing impairments.

Performance Responsibilities: 1. Develop and implement intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results. 2. Screen, evaluate, and assess student's ability related to speech/language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, muscular, augmentative/alternative communication disorders, and hearing impairments. Formulate the student's profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews. 3. Synthesize evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to successful speech/language, directs program development, and guides evidence-based intervention. 4. Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and District policy. 5. Assign work to and guide the work of Speech Language Pathologist Assistant(s). Meet with Assistant(s) to review cases, answer questions, address issues, and review the students' progress. 6. May be required to drive between District sites to meet the essential functions of the position. 7. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals. 8. Educate student, educational personnel, and family to facilitate skills in areas of speech/language, health maintenance, and safety and to increase understanding of the student's performance. 9. Participate in professional organizations, continuing education, and inservices to continually improve professional knowledge and skill. 10. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: - Advanced oral and written communication. - Advanced interpersonal skills. - Advanced time management, problem solving, and analytical skills. - Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. - Advanced knowledge of children with special needs. - Advanced knowledge of speech/language therapy practices and procedures. - Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. - Fluency in second language preferred. - Knowledge and use of speech/language therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice to guide intervention decisions. - Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide speech/language therapy practice in schools. - Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building, and department procedures. - Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment. - Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Salary: Speech Language Pathologists are on the Special Services Provider Salary Schedule and is based upon years of experience. Salary Schedule One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside experience.

Benefits: Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits. Employment Period: 186 days per year