Speech and Language Pathology Liaison

POSITION: LIAISON for Speech and Language Teletherapy

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Education

SUMMARY:

186 Days (7.0 hour work day)

Salary based on Richmond Community Schools Non-Contractual Salary Schedule.

Supervises Teletherapy for Speech and Language

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be present, on time and ready to work.

Work collaboratively with Administrators, SLPs, and teachers.

Escorts student to/from therapy sessions as necessary, and reports any absences.

Assists with mild troubleshooting & case management responsibilities as necessary.

Access student data for online clinician in PowerSchool.

Fill out necessary paperwork if student has a primary disability of Speech/Language Impairment. (follow bulleted instructions below)

• The Liaison will send information letters from the SLP to the student's parents.
• The Liaison will assist with arranging assessments as requested by the SLP.
• The Liaison will obtain state test scores requested by the SLP.
• The Liaison will print and send home the Notice of Case Conference, which is created by the SLP.
• The Liaison will send a copy of the IEP to Department of Exceptional Education at Central Office and place a copy of the IEP in the student's C-1 file.
• The Liaison will submit a PowerSchool Data Entry Form to the building secretary after every Annual Conference or after any conference where information is changed.
• The Liaison will complete Move-In forms and submit them to Department of Exceptional Education at Central Office.
• The Liaison will inform Department of Exceptional Education at Central Office if the SLP changes for a student.
• The Liaison will inform Department of Exceptional Education at Central Office if a student transfers to a different RCS building or withdraws.

Scheduling of sessions.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Education.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Have good attendance.

Be dependable.

Basic computer skills.

Online training for teletherapy.

Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Must complete training that will be available through online modules or professional development, this training will be provided for your prospective job

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Good oral and written communication skills a must.

REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to problem solve.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic math, pre-algebra and algebra are needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, stand, lift, carry, push, pull, reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bend at the waist, kneel and crouch.

Have good hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Have good vision to be able to read variety of materials.

Good dexterity in fingers for keyboarding.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.M.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.