Speech and Language Pathologist

About the role

The Speech and Language Pathologist identifies students with communication disorders, plans and implements appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success, and recommends treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' communication skills (articulation, fluency, voice, expressive, receptive language, etc.) to identify disorders, determine program eligibility, and develop treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, physicians, administration, team members, and other professionals to communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinate meetings and processes for eligible students, including testing/screening, evaluation reports, eligibility reports, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), parent conferences, and pre-referral consultation through Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Develop treatment plans, interventions, and educational materials to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instruct eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) to minimize the adverse educational impact of communication disorders.
• Instruct assigned support staff on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices, feeding techniques, and implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Interpret medical reports within the scope of experience and goals to ensure treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintain files and records (progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for compliance and reference.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey and/or gather information.
• Partner with other educational institutions, such as supervising Master’s level university students, to increase the number of college graduates entering the field.
• Prepare written materials (activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) to document activities and convey information.
• Provide speech and language therapy to students to minimize the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
• Research resources and methods (intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) to determine appropriate approaches for addressing students' needs.
• Respond to inquiries from parents, teachers, staff, students, etc., to provide information and/or referral as appropriate.
• Transport supplies and equipment to various sites to ensure availability as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• SLP-5 certificate in Speech and Language Pathology
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred

Competencies

Skills-based Competencies

• Applying assessment instruments
• Operating specialized equipment used in the treatment of communication disorders
• Operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Knowledge-based Competencies

• Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and disorders
• Principles and practices of speech and language therapy
• Pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws

Ability-based Competencies

• Adapting to changing work priorities
• Communicating with diverse groups
• Utilizing specialized equipment in communication disorders
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Meeting deadlines and schedules
• Working as part of a team
• Working with detailed information/data
• Maintaining effective working relationships
• Translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance