Speech Language Pathologist

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or doctoral degree in communicative disorders from an educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Board of Examiners or ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
• Clinical summary signed by a program director of an accredited program verifying completion of clinical practicum requirements
• Thirty-six weeks of supervised full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid professional experience
• Passage of a national exam (Praxis)
• ASHA Certified

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 195 days Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to the Teacher's Agreement.

REPORTS TO: Building administration and District Special Education Supervisor (LEA)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Speech-language Therapist to work with students grades K-12 identified with communication disorders including language and articulation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide evaluation and testing to identify students with speech-language disabilities.
• Provide therapy to students as identified as Speech Language Impaired.
• Maintain Individual Education Plan and required documents for each student's speech-language therapy services.
• Facilitate and attend conferences with parents, teachers,and support service providers as needed to provide services defined by student's IEP.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education teachers regarding student needs pertaining to speech and language.
• Participate in in-service and teacher training provided by the district.