26-27 Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Essential Job Functions

• Aid in identifying and referring speech language-impaired children.
• Conduct speech-language assessments.
• Participate in comprehensive staffing.
• Carefully coordinate information between the department and other service providers.
• Provide liaison services to receiving school districts or treatment facilities.
• Prepare comprehensive speech-language reports and make intervention recommendations.
• Attend categorical eligibility meetings and present evaluation results.
• Consult and instruct school personnel and parents on the therapeutic management of students.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, and other medical personnel regarding the needs of speech-language-impaired children.
• Maintain confidential records and document progress.
• Write and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance.
• Compliance with safety guidelines and policies to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Adherence to school dress standards, attendance policies, and other work habits.
• Problem-solving creativity and initiative.
• Discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment.
• Use of discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job.
• Utilize administrative computer systems to train and support district staff.

Physical Demands

• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.