Speech Therapist

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LIVE OAK SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Speech Therapist

School/Department: Special Education/Site

Reports To: Student Services Director/Site Admin.

DESCRIPTION: Provide assessment and remediation for individuals with exceptional

needs who have moderate to severe problems in the areas of receptive and expressive speech and

language processing.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Speech Therapist is responsible to 1) assess

individual pupil's receptive, expressive, integrative and symbolic language developments

language processing including articulation disorders, 2) participate with the IEP team in the

development of the IEP and provide assigned services when indicated, 3) serve as a consultant to

individuals with exceptional needs, their parents and school personnel, 4) coordinates and

consult with administrators, regular classroom teachers, parents and support staff regarding

instructional planning for individuals with exceptional needs, 5) functions as a case coordinator

when so designated by the site administrator, 6) prepare accurate basic attendance accounting

and complete other required records accurately and promptly, 7) contribute to the development

and achievement of District goals and school programs through active participation on teacher

and parent committees, offering leadership in school and professional activities and maintaining

effective and ethical interpersonal relationships, 8) conduct ongoing self-evaluation and institute

a self-improvement program by participating in professional improvement programs by attending

courses, conferences and lectures, and by exploring personal effectiveness in relationships with

co-workers, administrators, parents, board members and pupils.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with augmentative communication.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing

and speech sufficient to conduct normal in-person and telephone conversations; mobility

sufficient to efficiently perform the duties of the position. Should be able to lift 50

lbs. (Consideration may be given to reasonable accommodation for above.)