Speech Language Pathologist-PT

Schedule:

Ideally, the available options for the days of the week are 2 full days (flexible on days, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement appropriate procedures for referrals, identification, diagnosis, caseload selection, case termination, and follow up for speech and language services.

• Maintain student therapy schedules based on service minutes outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Program, IEP, adjusting when necessary for evaluations, meetings, or consultations.

• Analyze assessment data to determine the need for speech language services and evaluate how communication impairments impact access to the general curriculum.

• Utilize coordination time for therapy planning, parent conferences, staff consultation, and classroom observations.

• Provide services using appropriate delivery models including classroom intervention, consultation, collaboration, and pull out therapy while supporting the least restrictive environment.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs and required documentation within mandated timelines.

• Complete quarterly progress reports and share updates with parents during conferences or with report cards.

• Maintain student files in accordance with federal, state, and Medicaid documentation requirements.

• Manage therapy materials, equipment, and assistive technology required for service delivery.

• Train staff on Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems, including Words for Life.

• Communicate with teachers regarding student needs and progress and consult with parents as needed.

• Provide referrals for audiological, medical, or related services when appropriate.

• Attend faculty meetings, special education meetings, and parent teacher conferences.

• Supervise speech language interns, paraprofessionals, volunteers, or other assigned support staff when appropriate.

• Complete documentation accurately and maintain confidentiality of all student records.

• Follow professional ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Perform additional duties as needed to support the Special Education department.