Speech Language Pathologist - Part-Time - (qualifies for $750 Recruiting Incentive)

Speech Language Pathologist

Minimum Qualifications: Valid state license to practice as a Speech Pathologist issued by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board Valid Pupil Services License/Certificate issued by the Ohio Department of Education Master's Degree or equivalent Certificate of Clinical Competence Documentation of a clear criminal record Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisites and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports To: Director of Student Services and his/her designee

Job Objectives: Provides for the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of communication disorders, enabling students to progress in their educational program.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: "The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance or intended to be all-inclusive."

• Evaluate students as a part of the multifactorial evaluation process in the areas of articulation, phonology, language, voice, fluency, pragmatics, and other related areas.
• Assist with the development of the individualized education program (IEP) for students.
• Plan and implement therapy programs for identified students, develop a therapy schedule, participate in team meetings, conferences, etc.
• Use effective behavior management strategies to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment; and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of students.
• Incorporate and promote instructional, assistive, augmentative, and other types of technology; and uphold the acceptable use policy.
• Utilize appropriate assessment, data collection, and progress monitoring methods to assess academic and social performance and to inform instruction and progress.
• Consult with parents, school personnel, and outside agencies, as appropriate; provide families with techniques to assist with therapeutic interventions at home.
• Provide in-service and training to parents and school personnel.
• Participate on building level teams.
• Participate in professional growth activities through staff development, workshops, in-services, and higher education.
• Uphold board policies, follow administrative guidelines, monitor and comply with Federal and state laws, model policies and procedures, rules, and regulations for the education of students with disabilities.
• Ensure paperwork is accurate, all timelines and deadlines are met (annual reviews, progress reports, etc.), and maintain high ethical and professional standards.
• Maintain high ethical standards, exhibit professionalism, self-control, flexibility, satisfactory attendance/punctuality, dependability, accept responsibility for decisions and conduct, promote a favorable image of the Agency, etc.. Adapt to unique circumstances and factors such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, interactions with aggressive/disruptive individuals, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.

Conduct: Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms of Employment: Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.