Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

1/9/2024

Location:

District office

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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

FLSA Status: Exempt Created: 6/7/2023

Safety Sensitive: NO Last Revised:

DEFINITION: Under the immediate direction of the site administrator, provide direct services, including evaluation and therapy to students with speech and language handicaps, as well as consultation with staff and parents regarding optimum strategies for maximizing curricular success

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).

• Consults with teachers and parents regarding typical speech and language development, classroom modifications, and/or accommodations and assists in the referral process if necessary

• Diagnoses speech and language disorders

• Evaluate, in conjunction with other professionals, as necessary, the effects of a speech, language, or hearing disorder on a pupil's educational performance and academic achievement

• Provides intervention (directly or on a consultative basis) that addresses individual goals and objectives directed toward academic success through remediation or compensation

• For students with hearing impairments, provide training in the effective use of residual hearing, skillful use of amplified sound, speech reading skills, and effective visual/environmental cues

• Conducts ongoing evaluation for qualified students and makes periodic reports of progress,

• Recommending adjustments in the intervention program as necessary

• Attends staffing and planning meetings for individual students, providing expertise as needed in speech and language, as well as input on student performance and recommendations for intervention

• Maintains appropriate documentation required by law (including assessment reports, IEPs, registers,

• etc.)

• Attends regular departmental staff meetings

• Develops personal performance goals based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession on an annual basis

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training.)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to

• Must be able to relate well with others

• Must have better than average recommendations from other professionals who have observed personal characteristics, educational attainment, and professional duty performance

• Comply with the school's customer service standards

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Valid Nevada Teaching Certificate for Speech and Language Impairment.

• Applicant must be able to withstand a State of Nevada law enforcement background check.

Experience:

One or more years of successful experience in speech/language intervention as a team participant

Education:

Masters Degree in Speech Pathology and Passed CBEST or Nevada State License or Clinical Rehabilitative Credential

Desired: Board of Examiners State License, ASHA Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, and other materials. Some reaching for items above and below desk level. Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files and records is necessary. The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer using word processing and databases. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) is occasionally required.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Work is performed under the following conditions.

Exposure to climate controlled classroom settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud and occasional to frequent time periods. May involve work in crowded environments.

Hazards: Classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Blood-Borne Pathogens: An encounter with blood or other bodily fluids may occur in this line of work. You will be expected to know and follow the safety steps in the safety training provided annually.