SLH

Responsibilities

• Provides speech, language, hearing, and communication screenings and evaluations for students referred through school teams in accordance with state and district rules, guidelines, and professional practice standards.
• Reports and interprets findings of individual screenings and evaluations to parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Develops educationally relevant recommendations, therapy, and treatment plans in accordance with current eligibility and Individual Education Plan (IEP) processes.
• Provides services and direct instruction to students with speech-language and related disabilities using a variety of service delivery models.
• Maintains documentation of student progress data and service records in accordance with district, state, and federal policies, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Trains and supervises specialized support personnel in accordance with professional practice guidelines and state rules.
• Serves as a resource for school problem-solving teams regarding speech, language, hearing, communication development, and the impact on educational achievement.
• Collaborates with teachers and other school staff to meet student needs related to established communication goals and objectives and offers support for general language and communication development in the educational setting.
• Participates in specialized professional learning activities designed to improve professional practice and as required to maintain licensure and certification.

Qualifications

• Florida Department of Health License in Speech Language Pathology or Florida Educator Certificate in Speech Language Impaired K-12.
• American Speech Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred.
• A Florida Department of Health Provisional License will be accepted for clinical fellows.

Other Information

• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem-solving situations.