Primary Purpose
Serve as the speech-language pathologist responsible for diagnosing speech and language disorders and implementing programs designed to increase students’ speech, language, and communication development.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct formal and informal evaluations and re-evaluations, as well as all other professional activities consistent with timelines and requirements of applicable laws, rules and regulations, and local district policies and procedures. Compile information from a variety of sources into written reports to assist in determining eligibility, educational need, and identification of programming needs using the district’s template.
Coordinate and/or participate as a member of the ARD committee. Ensure that all documents are completed and meetings are held within legal timelines.
Translate appraisal data into research-based, appropriate, and relevant speech and language programs.
Develop measurable IEP objectives and annual goals.
Plan, prepare, and provide research-based therapy interventions according to each student’s service schedule.
Provide services in inclusive settings when appropriate and coordinate interventions with general education staff.
Maintain meaningful and accurate data for each session for every student on the assigned caseload.
Provide consultation to campus RTI teams.
Serve as a consultant to parents and staff regarding speech and language needs, as appropriate.
Participate in student staffing meetings as needed.
Participate in district in-services, parent training, and public awareness presentations related to communication needs.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of evaluations, ARD meetings, and related documentation.
Complete progress notes according to district timelines for every student on the assigned caseload using relevant data and objective reporting.
Monitor student audit folders, including filling all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistants, Clinical Fellowship interns, students, and mentor speech-language pathologists as assigned.
Follow billing and reimbursement procedures for Medicaid and complete required documentation such as time studies.
Complete required district caseload studies, logs, and Childhood Outcome Summaries by designated due dates.
Attend monthly speech-language pathologist meetings and all required district or campus meetings.
Use technology to organize information, schedule meetings and staffings, maintain ARD documentation, and produce written materials.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development.
Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Instructional Officer or campus administrator.
Equipment Used
Copier, printer, computer, fax machine, assistive technology devices, and adaptive equipment
Working Conditions
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Use prescribed holding techniques when necessary. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Daily travel within the district between campuses.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties or required skills.
