What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Speech Pathologist position at Colebrook Elementary School?
Assess, diagnose, and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in students ages 3 through 2nd grade, developing personalized treatment plans to improve communication abilities by addressing issues like articulation, fluency, voice quality, language comprehension, and swallowing function; Collaborate with families and school staff to provide comprehensive care and support.
Key responsibilities of a speech pathologist include:
Evaluation:
Conducting thorough assessments to identify speech, language, and swallowing difficulties, including articulation errors, language comprehension issues, voice problems, and swallowing impairments.
Treatment Plan Development:
Creating individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, setting achievable goals, and selecting appropriate therapy techniques.
Direct Therapy Delivery:
Providing therapy sessions to improve speech sounds, language skills, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing function through exercises, activities, and strategies.
Supervision of speech paras:
Supervise paraprofessionals working directly with students