001-034-I Speech Language Pathologist (Central Office Itinerant located at Beale Elementary)

Speech / Language Pathologist

LOCATION: Central Office Itinerant EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days SALARY: Based on degree and experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia for Speech/Language Pathology BENEFITS: Health, Life, Dental and Optical Insurance, WV Teachers Retirement and Sick Leave

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

The speech/language pathologist is responsible for the implementation and quality of instruction required by students with communication disorders as designated by federal, state, and county policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cooperate with other teachers, support personnel, administrators, and parents in planning and implementing the speech/language program for students assigned to him/her.
• Work with building principals and county staff (supervisory) in identifying and solving problems related to assigned exceptional students.
• Prepare and review IEP=s with parents and appropriate personnel reflecting specific objectives for each student
• Provide clinical instructional services to students with speech/language disorders.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation of students who are referred for communication disorders. (Includes sweep screening activities).
• Design and/or utilize diagnostic and evaluative techniques in diagnosing and assessing the exceptional students needs with regard to the goals and objectives designated by the IEP.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for medical or other professional attention necessary for the clinical management of speech or language disorders
• Utilize materials, furniture, equipment and facilities in an effective manner.
• Interact with students to promote a positive school image to enhance the teaching - learning process.
• Perform assignments related to record keeping, progress reporting, child count, inventories, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date files on each assigned student.
• Assist in the selection of programs, equipment, and materials to meet the needs of exceptional students.
• Submit requests and requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies to meet the needs of assigned students.
• Prepare daily and long range lesson plans as may be required.
• Communicate and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws in regard to education of exceptional students.
• Promote positive parent relations through effective communication and involvement of parents.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required by the principal or other appropriate supervisory personnel. (SBAT, PAC, departmental meetings, inservice training programs, etc.)
• Maintain and improve professional competence. Function as other school faculty members in such areas as related duties, homeroom, etc., as scheduling permits.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the building principal and county supervisory staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: The speech/language pathologist shall hold a valid West Virginia teacher certification with endorsement in the area(s) of assigned exceptionality. Upon approval of the West Virginia Department of Education, a teacher may be employed on permit providing a teacher with the required endorsement is not available.

West Virginia Department of Education