Temporary - Speech & Language Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification standards

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment:

• Knowledge and use of appropriate testing materials for the following areas: articulation and phonology, language-semantics, pragmatics, syntax, fluency, voice, hearing screening, phonological awareness, and dysphagia.
• Testing to be completed in a thorough and timely manner (within 50 school days of dated referral).
• Make referrals to other disciplines when appropriate (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy).
• Conduct re-evaluations when appropriate.

Report Writing:

• Conduct evaluation report writing for initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Conduct progress report writing.

Case Management:

• Gather all information that will assist in the case conference process.
• Schedule therapeutic intervention.
• Maintain student records.
• Develop Individual Education Plans.
• Document current levels of performance.
• Create and implement daily lesson plans based on each individual student's needs.
• Arrange and conduct case conferences involving students with a communication disorder with parents and teachers.
• Screen speech/language skills in the primary grades.

Collaboration:

• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Be available to staff and parents in a resource or consultative mode.
• Involved in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and creation of the 504 plans, as needed.
• Inform teachers of adaptations and/or modifications (e.g., state-wide testing, preferential seating) for individual students.
• Familiarity with Indiana Academic Standards for all grade levels in order to collaborate with classroom instruction.
• Work as a member of a professional team.

Hearing Screening:

• Arrange and conduct state mandated hearing screenings.
• Follow-up for individuals who fail the test with a re-screen and refer for further evaluation, if necessary.

Additional Duties:

• Serve on Response to Intervention (RtI) Team, Assistive Technology Team, Autism Resource Team and other school committees.
• Perform additional school duties (e.g., bus duty, hallway duty) if assigned by building principal.
• Accept responsibility for own professional growth and development and obtain knowledge of current practices in the field.
• Maintain knowledge of pertinent laws (state and federal), policies, best practices and ethical standards.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.