Speech & Language Pathologist

Under the direction of the School Leader and the special education leadership team, screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders which adversely affect their educational progress. Develop plans for, and provide, provide direct and indirect services within the student's educational setting, based on established IEP goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

. Screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders which adversely affect their educational process. Prepare written evaluations and maintain records which clearly and succinctly document services to be provided, student progress and discharge from therapy as recommended to the IEP/child study team. Comply with evaluation standards and determine eligibility for services based on the local, state, and/or federal guidelines for students with disabilities.

. Effectively communicate assessment results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans.

. Participate in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, Individual

Education Plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models.

. Develops treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Reviews therapy goals and objectives and

make recommendations for changes as appropriate.

. Deliver speech therapy in compliance with IEPs by employing instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student's goals and objectives.

. Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train others in use of the

equipment as necessary.

. Assess, select and develop augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and

provide training in their use.

. Participate in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing

impairment and/or middle ear disorders.

. If applicable, supervise and coordinate the activities of speech pathology assistants and interns.

. Communicate with students who have disorders of communication, their families, caregivers and other service providers relative to the student's disability and its management. Assist instructional staff in developing or modifying classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student(s); assist in implementation, to the greatest degree possible, of an inclusive approach to special education for students with communication disorders.

. Communicate with appropriate agencies, schools and other organizations as needed in order to meet the needs of students with communication disabilities.

. Maintain current knowledge regarding instructional and technological advances and other matters concerning speech-language therapy, by attending and participating in professional workshops and conferences or through other appropriate avenues.

. May provide in-service training to other professionals and paraprofessionals.

. Performs other duties consistent with the position as may be assigned.