Speech Language Pathologist

Responsibilities

• Participates in speech/language screenings when they are held.
• Screens referrals from teachers, principals, parents, and special service personnel and makes referrals as needed.
• Develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for all students on the caseload following the DPI criteria and using input from teachers and parents.
• Selects, prepares, and uses materials for implementing the IEP, including materials for classroom and home activities when relevant.
• Plans and implements educationally relevant therapy using a logical sequence of activities.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environment using appropriate and effective behavior management.
• Assists in the enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board policies.
• Uses technology resources effectively.
• Reevaluates students enrolled in the speech and language program as required by DPI.
• Assesses student progress and communicates that information knowledgeably and responsibly to students, parents, and professional staff.
• Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others.
• Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and takes appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting action.
• Consults with teachers about classroom modifications and serves as a resource for information about speech and language development and disorders.
• Participates in appropriate activities for the continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Keeps abreast of relevant laws, rules, and policies.
• Provides training and/or information for parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, collaborative relationship with students' families to increase student achievement.
• Performs other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position and other duties as directed by the Director of Special Education.
• Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information; prepares correspondence, reports, and other records as required.

It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Requirements

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and principles utilized in speech and language therapy.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee.
• Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but contributes to the oversight and guidance of professional and para-professional staff in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws.