Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type:

Student Support Services/354 Speech Therapist

Date Posted:

7/29/2025

Location:

LeBlanc Special Services

Closing Date:

08/05/2025

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Ascension Parish School Board

Job Description

I. JOB TITLE: Speech, Language and Hearing Specialist JOB TYPE: 354 POSITION REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: T-1 FLSA STATUS: Exempt ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 182 days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE

Plans and implements an effective speech/language therapy program for children with communication disorders.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION - Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Therapy or Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Type A, B, C, or Ancillary Louisiana Teaching Certificate. Louisiana License. Additional criteria as the Board may require.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts or participates in procedures for screening, evaluation, and placement in programs and dismissal/exit out of programs for speech impaired students, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the State Department of Education and the Ascension Parish School Board.
• Participates as a member of the School Building Level Screening Committee to assist and guide members of the Committee in observing, describing and referring students.
• Designs a program that meets the individual needs of students by developing an appropriate Individualized Education Program in accordance with State Department of Education guidelines.
• Conducts ESY screening procedures, completes appropriate paperwork, and maintains documentation in accordance with guidelines.
• Completes all reports and paperwork accurately and within prescribed timelines. Maintains records as required by local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Utilizes therapy techniques which implement IEP objectives and that are consistent with the needs and capabilities of individual students.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other staff members to implement therapy procedures that will improve student performance in the classroom.
• Sends progress reports with report cards.
• Attends parish speech therapy meetings.
• Attends faculty meetings, parent/teacher meetings, and other school functions as requested.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and school board policies.
• Participates in professional growth and development programs.
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Performs other services as required.

Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

• Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions

• Lesson Plans

• Instruction

• Collaborate with colleagues and departments

• Grade papers

• Take and record attendance

• Enter/Average grades

• Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher

• Supervision

• Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event

• Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned

• Supervision of students in the classroom

• Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies

• Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned

• Non-instructional Components

• Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students

• Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings

• Attend training sessions

• Attend IEP meetings

• Attend parent-teacher conferences

• Attend back-to-school and open-house events

• Attend graduation

• Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings

• Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request

• Extracurricular Activities

• Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee

• Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

V. SIGNATURES:

Supervisor

Date Employee

Date

This job description was approved by the Ascension Parish School Board on: June 25, 2024.