Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist

PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS TITLE: Speech and Language Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS : As set by state certification authorities.

REPORTS TO : Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB GOAL: To help reduce or eliminate speech and language impairments that interfere with the individual students ability to benefit from the districts educational program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students needs and reduce or eliminate existing speech or language impairments.
2. Assists teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
3. Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
4. Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
5. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the students daily activities.
6. Prepares for provision of therapy services and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
7. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policies and administrative regulations.
8. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
9. Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
10. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
11. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
12. Provides for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.