What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Cotton Belt Elementary School?
Qualifications:
•South Carolina certification as required for the position or eligible for appropriate certification
•Master's Degree
•Strong background in technology skills and applications
•Excellent written and oral communications skills
•Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Job Description:
- Conducts evaluation of students with communicative disorders.
- Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders.
- Develops and implements individualized education plans to meet the unique needs of each student receiving therapy service.
- Develops appropriate service delivery models to meet the needs of students.
- Refers students to other professional and community agencies when needed.
- Consults with classroom teachers and other school personnel to facilitate carry-over of therapy gains into classroom activities.
- Provides information, support, and guidance to parents/guardians and families.
- Assists teachers in the identification of children with communicative disorders.
- Maintains records for students evaluated and receiving services.
- Informs administrators and other members of the educational team of program developments and student progress.
- Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
- Coordinates services with other school programs.
- Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Specific Job Requirements
- Possess and utilize excellent team building skills
- Accept delegated responsibilities willingly
- Able to work under occasional stress
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance
York School District One is an equal opportunity employer
York School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, handicap, sex, age, alienage or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.