45156 - Speech Language Pathologist

About the job 45156 - Speech Language Pathologist Assignment: 13+ Weeks Shift: Standard Shift Job Description: Ability to organize workload and prioritize assigned tasks. Open and willing to change based on new data and information. Ability to be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the students/staff they serve. 401(k) matching Continuing education reimbursement Referral program Vision insurance Qualifications Qualifications: Master's Degree in Speech-Communication, Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders/Speech Services from an accredited institution of higher education Appropriate Colorado Department of Education Certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist ages 0-21 Knowledge, abilities and skills: Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people Ability to work independently while maintaining high professional standards Ability to organize work load and prioritize assigned tasks Open and willing to change based on new data and information Ability to be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the students/staff they serve Essential job functions: Administers diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education services and makes determination regarding the need for specialized services to support communication needs of students. Interprets evaluation data to determine appropriate interventions based on unique needs of student. Summarizes evaluation results for required reporting. Develops goals and/or objectives for IEP, attends IEP meetings/conferences/team meetings, provides quarterly progress reports regarding IEP goals/objectives. Develops treatment plans, intervention plans or protocols to support students with educational disabilities. Complies data (charts, records, graphs) to monitor student progress and guide student programming. Completes/submits documentation to support Medicaid reimbursement. Delivers Specialized instruction related to speech/language/communication skills as outlined on Students'IEPs. Works with building Special Education team to assure specialized services are being delivered as outlined on the IEP and helps resolve any issues as they arise. Works with Building Principal to assure scheduling, assignments and related issues are addressed to maintain smooth implementation of student services. Physical Demands: Work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Requires worker to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs; bend kneel, and crouch; reach, hold grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate #J-18808-Ljbffr