Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

SAU 80, Shaker Regional School District

Special Education - Belmont, New Hampshire

Job Details

Job ID:5688919

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Responsibilities for Speech-Language Pathologist:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess, screen, and evaluate students and effectively share results with parents and

educational staff, and participate in the eligibility determination process in accordance

with state and school division requirements and best practice

Develop and implement individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with

Speech/Language impairment and assists with IEPs for students with speech/language as

service on an annual basis or according to requirements

Comply with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claiming, including obtaining

written Medicaid consent from parents of all students served and timely filing of claims

that meet Medicaid standards

Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development and individual student needs by

providing relevant instruction according to the IEP and educational best practices

Provide consultative services for school staff by sharing and demonstrating specific

techniques and working with school teams to facilitate relevant and consistent

interventions for targeted students

Maintain records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed

the confidential manner and using the records and information only for the purposes for

which they are maintained according to FERPA guidelines

Provide direct and consultative therapeutic services related to expressive, receptive, and

pragmatic language

Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community for the purpose of

fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the

therapy program

Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with administrative and

school staff

Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs,

and to meet laws and policies

Maintain and submit information/records including student progress for all students

Share with other staff members the responsibility for school activities and student

supervision

Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under

contract

Implement and comply with District policies and procedures

Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school

district policies and procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to the assignment.

2. Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.

3. Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting communication assessments.

4. Knowledge and understanding of child development and communication development.

5. Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities.

6. Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.

7. Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.

8. Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record-keeping.

9. Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.

10. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.

11. Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.

12. Ability to maintain confidentiality

Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with patients

Provide counseling and consultations for students

Create goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges

Oversee speech-language pathologist assistants

Review the patient's file prior to their appointment and have a clear understanding of the challenge to be addressed

Attend continuing education courses and work to advance personal knowledge and experience within the field

Request and organize written authorization from patients involving specific follow up instructions and goals for improvement

Qualifications for Speech-Language Pathologist:

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is required

Proficiency in computer software commonly used for documentation and report preparation

Master's degree in speech-language pathology is required

Proficient in troubleshooting common software and hardware challenges in relation to the regular use of speech pathology tools

Physical endurance and the ability to work primarily in a standing position

A friendly and professional demeanor is required when explaining procedures and processes to students

Accountability and attention to detail is essential when handling and documenting information

Position Type:Full-time