Speech Language Pathologist *ASL Required*

Scope of Work

Conducts speech and language assessments and treatment for students with hearing loss. Services include consultation, support for interventions, assessment and evaluation, professional development, and school improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the communication mode necessary for the students (students on your caseload as well as members of the school community) including ASL, spoken English, and AAC devices.
• Participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) development using the IEP program Frontline.
• Plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate appropriate educationally related speech therapy programs as per IEP goals.
• Monitor student progress and enter progress via daily log notes and quarterly progress reports via the school’s IEP direct program.
• Maintain accurate attendance records using Frontline to prepare related service reporting to the state.
• Provide annual progress reports as needed.
• Develop or modify an appropriate treatment plan to meet individual needs of students.
• Attend staff meetings to provide information on student progress and collaborate with staff regarding the frequency and delivery of educationally related speech therapy services.
• Attend CSE meetings and present speech therapy assessment reports to the IEP team for consideration of frequency and delivery of services if recommended.
• Conduct assessments of students through the intake process or by staff recommendation to determine the need for educationally related speech therapy services and prepare reports of results.
• Complete evaluations/re-evaluations as required by federal and state laws.
• Assist in the coordination of services for students transitioning from one level of education to another (e.g., Elementary to Middle School).
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding plans for educationally related speech therapy services.
• Consult with outside agencies/therapists regarding therapy reports.
• Order and maintain departmental equipment and assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations.
• Ability to communicate using American Sign Language or willingness to learn and show progress through formal evaluation.
• Strong administrative skill profile exhibiting a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to organize work and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in data entry and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication; including the ability to effectively communicate and interface with all levels of employees as well as external customers.
• Capable of handling and appropriately prioritizing requests from multiple sources in a timely manner.
• Resourceful and demonstrates a high level of independence and initiative to resolve issues and take on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to identify the need and make recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential material.
• Strong proficiency in Google Platforms and the ability to learn and become proficient at using other technology tools as required.