Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary

Position is responsible for providing speech / language services to meet the individual needs of students with oral communication and speech / language impairments. Position is responsible for screening and assessment; goal development; and planning / implementing appropriate speech and language treatment services to maximize student learning.

Essential Duties

• Evaluates and assesses the student's functional status to identify and determine needs for speech / language therapy.
• Selects, administers, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Gathers background information as necessary on the student's educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist with determining possible causes of speech disorders.
• Serves a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in child study, IEP, staffing, and eligibility meetings as required.
• Develops individualized education plans for students receiving speech / language therapy services and implements therapy sessions that target IEP goals.
• Chooses appropriate activities for developing the student's speech, voice, fluency, and language skills.
• Instructs students on how to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice skills.
• Recommends the adaptation of the student's learning environment as necessary.
• Provides consultation to teachers and staff members to ensure the integration of speech / language development techniques into the student's classroom routine.
• Monitors student progress, reevaluates IEP objectives, and adjusts delivery of speech / language services as appropriate.
• Conferences with parents / guardians and provides them with support and information regarding their child.
• Instructs parents / guardians in exercises to implement at home and in the care and use of specialized equipment.
• Serves as a resource to staff members and conducts workshops at the assigned school(s) regarding speech / language services and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.
• Consults with physicians and other agencies as necessary and assists with referring students to appropriate specialists.
• Adheres to legal and ethical standards and guidelines regarding the provision of speech / language services.
• Maintains thorough records for each student receiving speech / language services at the assigned school(s) and provides related reports.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Additional Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualification