Speech Language Pathologist - Assistive Technology

Qualifications

Master's degree in speech/language pathology or an advanced program approved by the State Board of Education for the preparation of speech/language therapists or degree in education.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area examination(s) required by the State Board of Education, Valid SLP licensure through SC LLR, Valid South Carolina Teaching License (any applicable area).

Must have current government issued identification.

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Collaborates with educational teams to determine appropriate accommodations, modifications, assistive technology devices and services that allow students to benefit from their specially designed instruction and/or participate in general education curriculum in their least restrictive environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provides student evaluations and training of Assistive Technology tools.
• Provides staff training.
• Responsible for materials and supplies budget (if applicable).
• Responsible for maintenance and inventory of equipment; responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Must be able to access reliable transportation.
• Personal computer experience required.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
• The ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
• Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.
• Computer literacy required.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials.
• The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.
• Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.
• Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

Evaluation

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

Disclaimer Statement

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.