What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Sunflower County Consolidated School District?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A valid license to practice as a language/speech pathologist
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds
- 215 or 216 Endorsement
REPORTS TO: Exceptional Education Director and principals
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL: Identify and service all children with communication disorders, which will include the evaluation, diagnosis, and remediation of language, articulation, voice, fluency and hearing disorders
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet and instruct individuals and groups in the location and at times designated
- Develop and maintain a classroom conducive to effective learning by organizing time, space, materials, equipment, activities, etc. to take into account differences in capabilities, learning styles, and rate of learning
- Complete necessary special services forms needed for a referral to placement process (permission, interviews, screening, etc.)
- Administer and interpret assessment tests for students recommended for the EE program
- Screen hearing and speech/language of students in kindergarten and head start centers
- Conduct parent interviews for initial testing permission, placement, etc.
- Evaluate language, articulation, voice, and fluency
- Serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Eligibility/Evaluation Team (MEET) when appropriate
- Work with the regular and Exceptional Education teachers to plan curriculum for multi-handicapped children
- Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter being taught, while employing a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals/groups involved
- Develop and maintain students’ IEP and IEP folders with appropriate documentation
- Provide appropriate paperwork to the district office
- Assume additional responsibilities when deemed necessary by the Exceptional Education Director or Superintendent
