School Based Speech Language Pathologist (28515)

Essential Functions

• Imparting knowledge via the implementation of appropriate Speech-Language Pathology instruction
• Display competence in the area of speech-language impairment
• Determines type and severity of speech-language impairment, under careful supervision if unlicensed SLP
• Determines prognosis and appropriate instruction and treatment for speech-language impairments
• Evaluation, diagnosis, and recommendation for therapeutic intervention for individuals with communication disorders
• Working collaboratively with other professionals such as the classroom teacher, other SLPs, OTs, PTs, Audiologists, supervisors and other as appropriate
• Submits written reports of the evaluations, treatment and educational plans, progress reports, and discharge reports as appropriate
• Maintains paperwork within legal and agency guidelines
• Ensures paperwork is completed in a timely and organized fashion
• Makes appropriate referrals as needed in order to affect positive therapeutic results
• Communicates regularly with family/student
• Exhibit professional judgment, maturity, and upgrades professional knowledge through involvement in continuing education programs
• Participate in the delivery of and/or attend in-service programs
• Participate in formal staff training
• Maintain SLP licensure and TSSLD certification
• Licensed Speech Pathologists are required to supervise CFYs and TSSLDs appropriately, ensuring legal guidelines and agency policies are precisely followed
• Any other duty as requested by your supervisor

Education Required

• Master’s degree from University/College of accredited speech language pathology program

License/Registration/Certification

• New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting/standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients