SLP

About the role

To enable pupils to derive the fullest benefits from school by promoting their sense of self and by evaluating and working to ameliorate speech and language problems that may interfere with their adjustment to school and the education program offered to them. To meet the needs of exceptional children by providing services as required by state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students needs and correct existing speech or language disabilities
• Serve as a resource to school staff members in development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement
• Maintain contact with service and community agencies to obtain and provide relevant information
• Aid in the comprehensive evaluation of students
• Aid in the development and implementation of building-wide screening and referral processes
• Participate in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all pupils with suspected and identified speech and language disabilities
• Aid in the placement and programming decisions made by Child Study Teams
• Perform all duties required as a member of the Child Study Team by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
• Provide consultation to regular education teachers regarding the identification, instruction, management, and mainstreaming of students with disabilities
• Interpret of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy regarding the education of exceptional students
• Aid the Special Services Director in identifying special education needs within the district
• Aid the Director in devising plans for improving special services within the district and implementing changes deemed necessary
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education
• Adhere to the Ethical Principles of SLP’s and Code of Conduct
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Idaho Pupil Personnel Services certificate with a Speech Language Pathologist endorsement
• Master’s degree required
• Previous speech language pathologist experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy governing special education, and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, SLP evaluation, and counseling services
• Experience in a classroom which may include professional teaching experience, student teaching, or special education practicum preferred
• Broad knowledge of theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary and/or secondary school guidance program design, and career educational information and placement
• Strong background in the use of technology
• Relates extremely well to students
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-school health professionals and social services agencies
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
• Communication Skills Ability to provide general district information and respond to questions from administrators, managers, employees, customers, and/or the general public in a professional and pleasant manner
• Problem Solving Skills Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Productivity/Efficiency Skills Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame
• Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and meets deadlines with severe time constraints in a fast paced environment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis