Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

DEPARTMENT: Student Wellness and Support

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days

SALARY:  Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Wellness and Support

JOB CODE:  480

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing speech language pathology services to eligible students with special needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and meets certification requirements as established by the Georgia Department of Education.

• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.

• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential functions of the position.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK (1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid certification in the field of speech therapy.
• Pediatric speech language pathology experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides appropriate speech/language screening and diagnostic service.
• Develops, implements, monitors and reviews the Individual Education Program (IEP) of each student on the caseload, at least annually.
• Work with parents in all aspects of their child’s educational program and facilitate improved communication skills.
• Collects and maintains accurate and descriptive records on all students on caseload.
• Collaborates with regular education and/or special education educators on an ongoing basis and serves as a resource regarding the needs of all children with communication needs.
• Provides effective therapeutic services according to established program guidelines and through appropriate service delivery models.
• Administers, on an on-going basis, evaluations of student progress towards mastery of established goals and objectives specified by system’s recommended program report guidelines.
• Provides instruction based on state and county expectations, assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and providing progress reports as specified by administration.
• Performs other duties as requested. 

PERFORMANCE FACTORS: 

• Sedentary Work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Interaction with Others:  Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration.  Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines.  Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
• Concentration:  Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.  Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli.  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
• Stressful Circumstances:  Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.  Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process.  Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
• Independent Judgment:  Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
• Organizational Skills:  Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact:  Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Attendance and Dependability:  Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work.  Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance.  Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures.  Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.