Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist

TITLE: Speech Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree/State certificate in Speech Therapy
• Louisiana teaching certificate
• Additional criteria as the Board may establish

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Services

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL: To maximize the communication behavior of each child classified as Speech Impaired by delivery of appropriate speech therapy services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screens children referred for suspected communication problems.
• Complies with Louisiana Bulletins 1706 and 1508 guidelines for procedures relating to identification, evaluation and placement of speech impaired students.
• Maintains current records and time lines based on LANSER requirements.
• Enforces disciplinary policy campus-wide and in the classroom.
• Participates in Back-to-School Night.
• Assumes other school-keeping duties as assigned.
• Follows planning, management and instruction domains of Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching as much as applicable, adapting as necessary to accommodate the Individual Education Plan (IEP) of each student.
• Completes a self-evaluation annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Devotes time and energy effectively to the job.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with individuals and groups.
• Exercises good judgment in arriving at decisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide content specific classroom support via presentations, discussions and/or modeling.
• Maintains high standards of ethics, honesty and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
• Initiates and pursues programs of self-improvement through participation and involvement in professional organizations at all levels and through continuing formal and informal study.
• Initiates and pursues programs of self-improvement through participation and involvement in professional organizations at all levels and through continuing formal and informal study.
• Exercises good judgment in arriving at decisions.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS (Does not require IAPs. The deficiency in professional responsibilities shall be addressed with a progression of documentation):

• The speech therapist collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with colleagues and the community to promote growth and to accomplish the district's mission.
• The speech therapist maintains regular attendance and punctuality and notifies appropriate personnel of absences and late arrivals in a prompt manner, as per district procedures.
• The speech therapist complies with all district rules and policies.
• The speech therapist ensures proper care of supplies, electronics/computers and other equipment.
• The speech therapist maintains his/her assigned area and its environment in a manner conducive to a professional working environment.
• The speech therapist participates in activities to improve professional competence, including those activities required by the board.
• The speech therapist oversees the maintenance of current records and reports as assigned.
• The speech therapist projects a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• The speech therapist accepts and implements assistance and resources designed to improve or enhance performance.
• The speech therapist contributes to achieving the district's mission, engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities, and creates and sustains partnerships with colleagues and communities.
• The speech therapist engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all staff and students.
• The speech therapist is courteous to faculty, staff and the public.
• The speech therapist recognizes and respects the rights and property of other employees and the public.
• The speech therapist exhibits professional and ethical conduct.
• The speech therapist exercises proper judgment and refrains from conduct which reduces or causes a loss of his/her effectiveness in the profession.
• The speech therapist adheres to all deadlines set by board policy.
• The speech therapist exhibits positive personal behavior and avoids improprieties or the appearance of improprieties.
• The speech therapist maintains confidentiality of all matters related to student and employee matters.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board's Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine months

EVALUATION: All certified and other professional personnel are evaluated in writing each year.

FLSA: Exempt